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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.03, 1,051.35 and 430.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.03, 1,051.35 and 430.45 is: 593.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.03 : 1,051.35 = 430.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.03/1,051.35 = 430.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.03x = 1,051.35 × 430.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.03x = 452,557.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,557.43/762.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.88

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