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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.99, 1,052.96 and 431.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.99, 1,052.96 and 431.42 is: 595.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.99 : 1,052.96 = 431.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.99/1,052.96 = 431.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.99x = 1,052.96 × 431.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.99x = 454,269.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,269.48/762.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.38

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