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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.99, 1,053.06 and 431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.99, 1,053.06 and 431.52 is: 595.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.99 : 1,053.06 = 431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.99/1,053.06 = 431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.99x = 1,053.06 × 431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.99x = 454,409.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,409.03/762.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.57

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