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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.16, 1,053.12 and 431.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.16, 1,053.12 and 431.57 is: 595.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.16 : 1,053.12 = 431.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.16/1,053.12 = 431.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.16x = 1,053.12 × 431.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.16x = 454,496.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,496.08/763.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.54

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