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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.28, 1,053.26 and 431.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.28, 1,053.26 and 431.73 is: 595.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.28 : 1,053.26 = 431.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.28/1,053.26 = 431.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.28x = 1,053.26 × 431.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.28x = 454,727.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,727.35/763.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.75

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