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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.68, 1,053.90 and 432.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.68, 1,053.90 and 432.06 is: 596.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.68 : 1,053.90 = 432.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.68/1,053.90 = 432.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.68x = 1,053.90 × 432.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.68x = 455,348.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,348.03/763.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.26

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