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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.52, 1,055.09 and 428.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.52, 1,055.09 and 428.46 is: 591.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.52 : 1,055.09 = 428.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.52/1,055.09 = 428.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.52x = 1,055.09 × 428.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.52x = 452,060.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,060.98/764.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.30

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