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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.79, 1,051.24 and 430.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.79, 1,051.24 and 430.17 is: 593.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.79 : 1,051.24 = 430.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.79/1,051.24 = 430.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.79x = 1,051.24 × 430.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.79x = 452,211.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,211.91/761.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.62

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