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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.38, 1,054.77 and 432.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.38, 1,054.77 and 432.81 is: 597.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.38 : 1,054.77 = 432.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.38/1,054.77 = 432.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.38x = 1,054.77 × 432.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.38x = 456,515.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,515.00/764.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.24

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