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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.24, 1,054.71 and 432.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.24, 1,054.71 and 432.71 is: 597.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.24 : 1,054.71 = 432.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.24/1,054.71 = 432.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.24x = 1,054.71 × 432.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.24x = 456,378.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,378.29/764.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.17

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