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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.03, 1,052.99 and 431.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.03, 1,052.99 and 431.46 is: 595.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.03 : 1,052.99 = 431.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.03/1,052.99 = 431.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.03x = 1,052.99 × 431.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.03x = 454,323.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,323.07/763.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.42

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