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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.27, 1,054.64 and 432.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.27, 1,054.64 and 432.62 is: 596.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.27 : 1,054.64 = 432.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.27/1,054.64 = 432.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.27x = 1,054.64 × 432.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.27x = 456,256.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,256.19/764.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.98

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