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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.78, 1,054.08 and 432.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.78, 1,054.08 and 432.34 is: 596.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.78 : 1,054.08 = 432.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.78/1,054.08 = 432.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.78x = 1,054.08 × 432.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.78x = 455,720.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,720.95/763.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.67

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