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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.48, 1,054.97 and 432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.48, 1,054.97 and 432.90 is: 597.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.48 : 1,054.97 = 432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.48/1,054.97 = 432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.48x = 1,054.97 × 432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.48x = 456,696.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,696.51/764.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.39

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