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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.06, 1,051.65 and 430.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.06, 1,051.65 and 430.56 is: 594.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.06 : 1,051.65 = 430.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.06/1,051.65 = 430.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.06x = 1,051.65 × 430.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.06x = 452,798.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,798.42/762.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.18

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