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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.77, 1,053.90 and 432.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.77, 1,053.90 and 432.21 is: 596.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.77 : 1,053.90 = 432.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.77/1,053.90 = 432.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.77x = 1,053.90 × 432.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.77x = 455,506.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,506.12/763.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.39

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