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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.66, 1,053.78 and 432.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.66, 1,053.78 and 432.11 is: 596.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.66 : 1,053.78 = 432.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.66/1,053.78 = 432.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.66x = 1,053.78 × 432.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.66x = 455,345.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,345.94/763.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.27

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