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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.96, 1,054.26 and 432.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.96, 1,054.26 and 432.39 is: 596.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.96 : 1,054.26 = 432.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.96/1,054.26 = 432.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.96x = 1,054.26 × 432.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.96x = 455,851.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,851.48/763.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.70

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