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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.31, 1,053.24 and 431.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.31, 1,053.24 and 431.67 is: 595.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.31 : 1,053.24 = 431.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.31/1,053.24 = 431.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.31x = 1,053.24 × 431.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.31x = 454,655.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,655.12/763.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.64

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