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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.12, 1,054.40 and 432.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.12, 1,054.40 and 432.50 is: 596.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.12 : 1,054.40 = 432.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.12/1,054.40 = 432.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.12x = 1,054.40 × 432.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.12x = 456,028.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,028.00/764.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.80

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