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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.65, 1,051.09 and 430.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.65, 1,051.09 and 430.09 is: 593.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.65 : 1,051.09 = 430.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.65/1,051.09 = 430.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.65x = 1,051.09 × 430.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.65x = 452,058.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,058.04/761.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.53

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