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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.05, 1,054.31 and 432.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.05, 1,054.31 and 432.49 is: 596.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.05 : 1,054.31 = 432.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.05/1,054.31 = 432.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.05x = 1,054.31 × 432.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.05x = 455,973.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,973.26/764.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.79

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