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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.24, 1,053.36 and 431.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.24, 1,053.36 and 431.68 is: 595.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.24 : 1,053.36 = 431.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.24/1,053.36 = 431.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.24x = 1,053.36 × 431.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.24x = 454,714.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,714.44/763.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.77

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