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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.91, 1,053.94 and 432.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.91, 1,053.94 and 432.21 is: 596.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.91 : 1,053.94 = 432.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.91/1,053.94 = 432.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.91x = 1,053.94 × 432.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.91x = 455,523.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,523.41/763.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.31

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