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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.14, 1,053.12 and 431.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.14, 1,053.12 and 431.56 is: 595.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.14 : 1,053.12 = 431.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.14/1,053.12 = 431.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.14x = 1,053.12 × 431.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.14x = 454,477.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,477.04/763.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.54

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