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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.63, 1,059.26 and 431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.63, 1,059.26 and 431.52 is: 595.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.63 : 1,059.26 = 431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.63/1,059.26 = 431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.63x = 1,059.26 × 431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.63x = 457,089.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,089.72/767.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.46

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