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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.62, 1,053.72 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.62, 1,053.72 and 432 is: 596.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.62 : 1,053.72 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.62/1,053.72 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.62x = 1,053.72 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.62x = 455,207.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,207.04/763.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.12

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