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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.83, 1,054.16 and 432.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.83, 1,054.16 and 432.32 is: 596.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.83 : 1,054.16 = 432.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.83/1,054.16 = 432.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.83x = 1,054.16 × 432.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.83x = 455,734.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,734.92/763.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.64

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