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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.64, 1,053.84 and 432.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.64, 1,053.84 and 432.17 is: 596.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.64 : 1,053.84 = 432.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.64/1,053.84 = 432.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.64x = 1,053.84 × 432.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.64x = 455,432.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,432.76/763.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.40

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