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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.87, 1,051.38 and 430.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.87, 1,051.38 and 430.29 is: 593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.87 : 1,051.38 = 430.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.87/1,051.38 = 430.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.87x = 1,051.38 × 430.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.87x = 452,396.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,396.15/761.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.80

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