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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.79, 1,051.08 and 430.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.79, 1,051.08 and 430.21 is: 593.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.79 : 1,051.08 = 430.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.79/1,051.08 = 430.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.79x = 1,051.08 × 430.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.79x = 452,185.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,185.13/761.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.58

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