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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.95, 1,051.42 and 430.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.95, 1,051.42 and 430.37 is: 593.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.95 : 1,051.42 = 430.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.95/1,051.42 = 430.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.95x = 1,051.42 × 430.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.95x = 452,501.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,501.18/761.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.87

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