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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.46, 1,053.54 and 431.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.46, 1,053.54 and 431.81 is: 595.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.46 : 1,053.54 = 431.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.46/1,053.54 = 431.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.46x = 1,053.54 × 431.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.46x = 454,929.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,929.11/763.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.88

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