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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.84, 1,052.68 and 431.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.84, 1,052.68 and 431.33 is: 595.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.84 : 1,052.68 = 431.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.84/1,052.68 = 431.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.84x = 1,052.68 × 431.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.84x = 454,052.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,052.46/762.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.21

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