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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.05, 1,054.32 and 432.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.05, 1,054.32 and 432.51 is: 596.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.05 : 1,054.32 = 432.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.05/1,054.32 = 432.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.05x = 1,054.32 × 432.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.05x = 456,003.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,003.94/764.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.82

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