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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.93, 1,052.82 and 431.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.93, 1,052.82 and 431.37 is: 595.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.93 : 1,052.82 = 431.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.93/1,052.82 = 431.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.93x = 1,052.82 × 431.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.93x = 454,149.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,149.70/762.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.27

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