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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.51, 1,054.98 and 432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.51, 1,054.98 and 432.90 is: 597.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.51 : 1,054.98 = 432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.51/1,054.98 = 432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.51x = 1,054.98 × 432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.51x = 456,700.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,700.84/764.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.38

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