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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.04, 1,054.26 and 432.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.04, 1,054.26 and 432.40 is: 596.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.04 : 1,054.26 = 432.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.04/1,054.26 = 432.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.04x = 1,054.26 × 432.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.04x = 455,862.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,862.02/764.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.65

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