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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.34, 1,054.72 and 432.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.34, 1,054.72 and 432.71 is: 597.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.34 : 1,054.72 = 432.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.34/1,054.72 = 432.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.34x = 1,054.72 × 432.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.34x = 456,383.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,383.16/764.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.09

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