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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.46, 1,053.62 and 431.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.46, 1,053.62 and 431.92 is: 596.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.46 : 1,053.62 = 431.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.46/1,053.62 = 431.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.46x = 1,053.62 × 431.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.46x = 455,076.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,076.83/763.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.07

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