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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.58, 1,055.00 and 432.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.58, 1,055.00 and 432.88 is: 597.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.58 : 1,055.00 = 432.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.58/1,055.00 = 432.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.58x = 1,055.00 × 432.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.58x = 456,690.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,690.08/764.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.31

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