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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.34, 1,053.42 and 431.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.34, 1,053.42 and 431.70 is: 595.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.34 : 1,053.42 = 431.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.34/1,053.42 = 431.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.34x = 1,053.42 × 431.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.34x = 454,761.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,761.41/763.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.76

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