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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.92, 1,054.13 and 432.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.92, 1,054.13 and 432.34 is: 596.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.92 : 1,054.13 = 432.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.92/1,054.13 = 432.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.92x = 1,054.13 × 432.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.92x = 455,738.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,738.38/763.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.58

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