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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.33, 1,053.31 and 431.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.33, 1,053.31 and 431.75 is: 595.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.33 : 1,053.31 = 431.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.33/1,053.31 = 431.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.33x = 1,053.31 × 431.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.33x = 454,766.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,766.59/763.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.77

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