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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.79, 1,053.98 and 432.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.79, 1,053.98 and 432.25 is: 596.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.79 : 1,053.98 = 432.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.79/1,053.98 = 432.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.79x = 1,053.98 × 432.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.79x = 455,582.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,582.86/763.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.48

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