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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.22, 1,054.65 and 432.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.22, 1,054.65 and 432.66 is: 597.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.22 : 1,054.65 = 432.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.22/1,054.65 = 432.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.22x = 1,054.65 × 432.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.22x = 456,304.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,304.87/764.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.09

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