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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.16, 1,053.17 and 431.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.16, 1,053.17 and 431.60 is: 595.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.16 : 1,053.17 = 431.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.16/1,053.17 = 431.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.16x = 1,053.17 × 431.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.16x = 454,540.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,540.75/763.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.61

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