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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.92, 1,051.52 and 430.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.92, 1,051.52 and 430.43 is: 594.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.92 : 1,051.52 = 430.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.92/1,051.52 = 430.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.92x = 1,051.52 × 430.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.92x = 452,598.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,598.34/761.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.03

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