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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.56, 1,053.78 and 432.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.56, 1,053.78 and 432.09 is: 596.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.56 : 1,053.78 = 432.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.56/1,053.78 = 432.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.56x = 1,053.78 × 432.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.56x = 455,326.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,326.18/763.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.32

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