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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.26, 1,054.80 and 432.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.26, 1,054.80 and 432.87 is: 597.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.26 : 1,054.80 = 432.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.26/1,054.80 = 432.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.26x = 1,054.80 × 432.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.26x = 456,591.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,591.28/764.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.43

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