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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.03, 1,054.38 and 432.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.03, 1,054.38 and 432.46 is: 596.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.03 : 1,054.38 = 432.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.03/1,054.38 = 432.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.03x = 1,054.38 × 432.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.03x = 455,977.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,977.17/764.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.81

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