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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.36, 1,053.56 and 431.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.36, 1,053.56 and 431.80 is: 595.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.36 : 1,053.56 = 431.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.36/1,053.56 = 431.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.36x = 1,053.56 × 431.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.36x = 454,927.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,927.21/763.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.95

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