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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.65, 1,053.81 and 432.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.65, 1,053.81 and 432.12 is: 596.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.65 : 1,053.81 = 432.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.65/1,053.81 = 432.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.65x = 1,053.81 × 432.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.65x = 455,372.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,372.38/763.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.31

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