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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.54, 1,050.97 and 430.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.54, 1,050.97 and 430.05 is: 593.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.54 : 1,050.97 = 430.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.54/1,050.97 = 430.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.54x = 1,050.97 × 430.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.54x = 451,969.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,969.65/761.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.49

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