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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.12, 1,053.03 and 431.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.12, 1,053.03 and 431.50 is: 595.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.12 : 1,053.03 = 431.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.12/1,053.03 = 431.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.12x = 1,053.03 × 431.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.12x = 454,382.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,382.45/763.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.43

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