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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.01, 1,054.32 and 432.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.01, 1,054.32 and 432.41 is: 596.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.01 : 1,054.32 = 432.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.01/1,054.32 = 432.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.01x = 1,054.32 × 432.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.01x = 455,900.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,900.51/764.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.72

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