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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.70, 1,053.95 and 432.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.70, 1,053.95 and 432.14 is: 596.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.70 : 1,053.95 = 432.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.70/1,053.95 = 432.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.70x = 1,053.95 × 432.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.70x = 455,446.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,446.52/763.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.37

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