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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.79, 1,054.08 and 432.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.79, 1,054.08 and 432.32 is: 596.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.79 : 1,054.08 = 432.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.79/1,054.08 = 432.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.79x = 1,054.08 × 432.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.79x = 455,694.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,694.60/763.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.63

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