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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.09, 1,051.67 and 430.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.09, 1,051.67 and 430.51 is: 594.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.09 : 1,051.67 = 430.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.09/1,051.67 = 430.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.09x = 1,051.67 × 430.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.09x = 452,758.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,758.64/762.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.10

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