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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.35, 1,054.72 and 432.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.35, 1,054.72 and 432.80 is: 597.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.35 : 1,054.72 = 432.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.35/1,054.72 = 432.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.35x = 1,054.72 × 432.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.35x = 456,482.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,482.82/764.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.22

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