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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.86, 1,051.30 and 430.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.86, 1,051.30 and 430.32 is: 593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.86 : 1,051.30 = 430.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.86/1,051.30 = 430.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.86x = 1,051.30 × 430.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.86x = 452,390.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,390.16/761.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.80

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