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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.27, 1,054.72 and 432.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.27, 1,054.72 and 432.75 is: 597.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.27 : 1,054.72 = 432.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.27/1,054.72 = 432.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.27x = 1,054.72 × 432.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.27x = 456,428.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,428.64/764.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.21

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