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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.88, 1,054.08 and 432.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.88, 1,054.08 and 432.26 is: 596.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.88 : 1,054.08 = 432.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.88/1,054.08 = 432.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.88x = 1,054.08 × 432.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.88x = 455,636.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,636.62/763.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.48

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