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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.25, 1,054.65 and 432.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.25, 1,054.65 and 432.70 is: 597.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.25 : 1,054.65 = 432.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.25/1,054.65 = 432.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.25x = 1,054.65 × 432.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.25x = 456,341.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,341.78/764.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.11

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