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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.58, 1,053.76 and 432.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.58, 1,053.76 and 432.02 is: 596.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.58 : 1,053.76 = 432.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.58/1,053.76 = 432.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.58x = 1,053.76 × 432.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.58x = 455,245.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,245.40/763.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.20

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