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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.81, 1,052.73 and 431.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.81, 1,052.73 and 431.12 is: 594.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.81 : 1,052.73 = 431.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.81/1,052.73 = 431.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.81x = 1,052.73 × 431.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.81x = 453,847.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,847.69/762.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.97

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