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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.31, 1,054.62 and 432.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.31, 1,054.62 and 432.67 is: 597.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.31 : 1,054.62 = 432.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.31/1,054.62 = 432.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.31x = 1,054.62 × 432.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.31x = 456,302.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,302.44/764.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.01

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