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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.43, 1,054.83 and 432.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.43, 1,054.83 and 432.85 is: 597.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.43 : 1,054.83 = 432.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.43/1,054.83 = 432.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.43x = 1,054.83 × 432.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.43x = 456,583.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,583.17/764.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.29

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