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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.06, 1,054.46 and 432.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.06, 1,054.46 and 432.49 is: 596.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.06 : 1,054.46 = 432.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.06/1,054.46 = 432.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.06x = 1,054.46 × 432.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.06x = 456,035.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,035.97/764.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.86

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