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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.57, 1,053.65 and 431.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.57, 1,053.65 and 431.98 is: 596.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.57 : 1,053.65 = 431.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.57/1,053.65 = 431.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.57x = 1,053.65 × 431.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.57x = 455,149.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,149.41/763.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.08

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