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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.85, 1,054.13 and 432.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.85, 1,054.13 and 432.29 is: 596.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.85 : 1,054.13 = 432.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.85/1,054.13 = 432.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.85x = 1,054.13 × 432.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.85x = 455,682.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,682.43/763.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.56

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