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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.64, 1,051.04 and 430.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.64, 1,051.04 and 430.06 is: 593.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.64 : 1,051.04 = 430.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.64/1,051.04 = 430.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.64x = 1,051.04 × 430.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.64x = 452,010.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,010.26/761.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.47

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