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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.98, 1,052.96 and 431.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.98, 1,052.96 and 431.37 is: 595.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.98 : 1,052.96 = 431.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.98/1,052.96 = 431.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.98x = 1,052.96 × 431.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.98x = 454,213.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,213.20/762.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.32

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