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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.90, 1,051.46 and 430.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.90, 1,051.46 and 430.26 is: 593.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.90 : 1,051.46 = 430.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.90/1,051.46 = 430.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.90x = 1,051.46 × 430.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.90x = 452,399.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,399.03/761.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.78

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