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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.05, 1,053.11 and 431.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.05, 1,053.11 and 431.54 is: 595.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.05 : 1,053.11 = 431.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.05/1,053.11 = 431.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.05x = 1,053.11 × 431.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.05x = 454,451.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,451.67/763.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.57

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