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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.20, 1,054.61 and 432.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.20, 1,054.61 and 432.62 is: 597.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.20 : 1,054.61 = 432.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.20/1,054.61 = 432.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.20x = 1,054.61 × 432.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.20x = 456,237.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,237.94/764.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.02

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