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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.05, 1,051.56 and 430.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.05, 1,051.56 and 430.50 is: 594.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.05 : 1,051.56 = 430.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.05/1,051.56 = 430.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.05x = 1,051.56 × 430.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.05x = 452,696.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,696.58/762.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.05

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