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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.90, 1,053.95 and 432.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.90, 1,053.95 and 432.30 is: 596.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.90 : 1,053.95 = 432.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.90/1,053.95 = 432.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.90x = 1,053.95 × 432.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.90x = 455,624.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,624.38/763.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.45

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