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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.54, 1,053.74 and 432.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.54, 1,053.74 and 432.04 is: 596.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.54 : 1,053.74 = 432.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.54/1,053.74 = 432.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.54x = 1,053.74 × 432.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.54x = 455,257.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,257.83/763.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.25

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