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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.57, 1,053.75 and 432.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.57, 1,053.75 and 432.01 is: 596.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.57 : 1,053.75 = 432.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.57/1,053.75 = 432.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.57x = 1,053.75 × 432.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.57x = 455,230.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,230.54/763.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.19

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