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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.49, 1,053.62 and 431.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.49, 1,053.62 and 431.94 is: 596.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.49 : 1,053.62 = 431.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.49/1,053.62 = 431.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.49x = 1,053.62 × 431.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.49x = 455,104.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,104.03/763.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.08

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