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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.87, 1,052.75 and 431.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.87, 1,052.75 and 431.29 is: 595.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.87 : 1,052.75 = 431.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.87/1,052.75 = 431.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.87x = 1,052.75 × 431.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.87x = 454,040.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,040.55/762.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.17

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