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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.06, 1,054.40 and 432.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.06, 1,054.40 and 432.48 is: 596.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.06 : 1,054.40 = 432.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.06/1,054.40 = 432.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.06x = 1,054.40 × 432.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.06x = 456,004.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,004.75/764.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.82

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