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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.34, 1,053.30 and 431.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.34, 1,053.30 and 431.72 is: 595.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.34 : 1,053.30 = 431.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.34/1,053.30 = 431.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.34x = 1,053.30 × 431.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.34x = 454,730.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,730.68/763.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.71

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