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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.82, 1,054.09 and 432.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.82, 1,054.09 and 432.30 is: 596.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.82 : 1,054.09 = 432.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.82/1,054.09 = 432.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.82x = 1,054.09 × 432.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.82x = 455,677.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,677.84/763.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.58

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