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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.04, 1,052.93 and 431.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.04, 1,052.93 and 431.48 is: 595.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.04 : 1,052.93 = 431.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.04/1,052.93 = 431.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.04x = 1,052.93 × 431.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.04x = 454,321.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,321.95/763.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.41

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