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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.47, 1,055.03 and 432.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.47, 1,055.03 and 432.95 is: 597.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.47 : 1,055.03 = 432.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.47/1,055.03 = 432.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.47x = 1,055.03 × 432.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.47x = 456,774.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,774.95/764.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.51

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