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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.75, 1,051.18 and 430.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.75, 1,051.18 and 430.19 is: 593.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.75 : 1,051.18 = 430.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.75/1,051.18 = 430.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.75x = 1,051.18 × 430.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.75x = 452,207.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,207.12/761.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.64

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