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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.77, 1,054.00 and 432.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.77, 1,054.00 and 432.27 is: 596.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.77 : 1,054.00 = 432.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.77/1,054.00 = 432.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.77x = 1,054.00 × 432.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.77x = 455,605.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,605.15/763.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.52

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