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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.43, 1,054.89 and 428.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.43, 1,054.89 and 428.37 is: 591.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.43 : 1,054.89 = 428.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.43/1,054.89 = 428.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.43x = 1,054.89 × 428.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.43x = 451,878.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,878.95/764.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.13

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