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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.99, 1,054.36 and 432.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.99, 1,054.36 and 432.45 is: 596.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.99 : 1,054.36 = 432.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.99/1,054.36 = 432.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.99x = 1,054.36 × 432.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.99x = 455,957.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,957.98/763.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.82

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