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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.93, 1,054.27 and 432.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.93, 1,054.27 and 432.39 is: 596.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.93 : 1,054.27 = 432.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.93/1,054.27 = 432.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.93x = 1,054.27 × 432.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.93x = 455,855.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,855.81/763.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.72

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