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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.01, 1,052.96 and 431.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.01, 1,052.96 and 431.45 is: 595.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.01 : 1,052.96 = 431.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.01/1,052.96 = 431.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.01x = 1,052.96 × 431.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.01x = 454,299.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,299.59/763.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.40

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