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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.94, 1,054.28 and 432.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.94, 1,054.28 and 432.36 is: 596.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.94 : 1,054.28 = 432.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.94/1,054.28 = 432.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.94x = 1,054.28 × 432.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.94x = 455,826.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,826.34/763.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.68

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