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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.17, 1,054.45 and 432.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.17, 1,054.45 and 432.57 is: 596.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.17 : 1,054.45 = 432.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.17/1,054.45 = 432.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.17x = 1,054.45 × 432.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.17x = 456,127.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,127.93/764.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.90

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