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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.45, 1,054.95 and 432.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.45, 1,054.95 and 432.87 is: 597.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.45 : 1,054.95 = 432.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.45/1,054.95 = 432.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.45x = 1,054.95 × 432.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.45x = 456,656.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,656.21/764.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.37

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