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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.81, 1,054.05 and 432.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.81, 1,054.05 and 432.23 is: 596.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.81 : 1,054.05 = 432.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.81/1,054.05 = 432.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.81x = 1,054.05 × 432.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.81x = 455,592.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,592.03/763.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.47

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