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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.88, 1,051.38 and 430.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.88, 1,051.38 and 430.31 is: 593.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.88 : 1,051.38 = 430.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.88/1,051.38 = 430.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.88x = 1,051.38 × 430.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.88x = 452,414.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,414.07/761.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.81

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