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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.46, 1,055.07 and 432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.46, 1,055.07 and 432.90 is: 597.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.46 : 1,055.07 = 432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.46/1,055.07 = 432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.46x = 1,055.07 × 432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.46x = 456,739.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,739.80/764.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.47

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