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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.72, 1,053.92 and 432.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.72, 1,053.92 and 432.15 is: 596.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.72 : 1,053.92 = 432.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.72/1,053.92 = 432.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.72x = 1,053.92 × 432.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.72x = 455,451.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,451.53/763.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.36

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