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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.32, 1,054.78 and 432.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.32, 1,054.78 and 432.78 is: 597.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.32 : 1,054.78 = 432.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.32/1,054.78 = 432.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.32x = 1,054.78 × 432.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.32x = 456,487.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,487.69/764.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.25

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