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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.17, 1,053.18 and 431.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.17, 1,053.18 and 431.59 is: 595.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.17 : 1,053.18 = 431.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.17/1,053.18 = 431.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.17x = 1,053.18 × 431.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.17x = 454,541.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,541.57/763.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.60

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