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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.82, 1,054.10 and 432.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.82, 1,054.10 and 432.23 is: 596.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.82 : 1,054.10 = 432.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.82/1,054.10 = 432.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.82x = 1,054.10 × 432.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.82x = 455,616.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,616.28/763.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.50

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