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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.11, 1,054.46 and 432.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.11, 1,054.46 and 432.53 is: 596.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.11 : 1,054.46 = 432.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.11/1,054.46 = 432.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.11x = 1,054.46 × 432.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.11x = 456,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,083.42/764.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.89

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