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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.86, 1,052.79 and 431.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.86, 1,052.79 and 431.28 is: 595.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.86 : 1,052.79 = 431.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.86/1,052.79 = 431.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.86x = 1,052.79 × 431.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.86x = 454,051.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,051.65/762.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.20

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