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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.48, 1,054.94 and 432.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.48, 1,054.94 and 432.88 is: 597.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.48 : 1,054.94 = 432.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.48/1,054.94 = 432.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.48x = 1,054.94 × 432.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.48x = 456,657.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,657.63/764.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.34

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