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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.74, 1,051.24 and 430.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.74, 1,051.24 and 430.16 is: 593.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.74 : 1,051.24 = 430.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.74/1,051.24 = 430.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.74x = 1,051.24 × 430.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.74x = 452,201.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,201.40/761.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.64

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