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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.43, 1,053.52 and 431.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.43, 1,053.52 and 431.90 is: 596.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.43 : 1,053.52 = 431.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.43/1,053.52 = 431.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.43x = 1,053.52 × 431.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.43x = 455,015.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,015.29/763.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.01

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