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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.28, 1,054.62 and 432.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.28, 1,054.62 and 432.64 is: 596.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.28 : 1,054.62 = 432.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.28/1,054.62 = 432.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.28x = 1,054.62 × 432.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.28x = 456,270.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,270.80/764.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.99

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