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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.11, 1,051.73 and 430.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.11, 1,051.73 and 430.67 is: 594.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.11 : 1,051.73 = 430.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.11/1,051.73 = 430.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.11x = 1,051.73 × 430.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.11x = 452,947.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,947.16/762.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.33

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