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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.89, 1,054.17 and 432.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.89, 1,054.17 and 432.33 is: 596.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.89 : 1,054.17 = 432.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.89/1,054.17 = 432.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.89x = 1,054.17 × 432.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.89x = 455,749.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,749.32/763.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.62

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