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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.73, 1,053.86 and 432.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.73, 1,053.86 and 432.07 is: 596.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.73 : 1,053.86 = 432.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.73/1,053.86 = 432.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.73x = 1,053.86 × 432.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.73x = 455,336.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,336.50/763.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.20

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