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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.78, 1,052.69 and 431.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.78, 1,052.69 and 431.24 is: 595.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.78 : 1,052.69 = 431.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.78/1,052.69 = 431.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.78x = 1,052.69 × 431.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.78x = 453,958.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,958.56/762.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.13

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