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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.16, 1,054.54 and 432.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.16, 1,054.54 and 432.59 is: 596.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.16 : 1,054.54 = 432.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.16/1,054.54 = 432.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.16x = 1,054.54 × 432.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.16x = 456,183.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,183.46/764.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.97

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