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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.00, 1,051.55 and 430.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.00, 1,051.55 and 430.42 is: 593.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.00 : 1,051.55 = 430.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.00/1,051.55 = 430.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.00x = 1,051.55 × 430.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.00x = 452,601.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,601.82/762.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.97

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