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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.13, 1,051.79 and 430.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.13, 1,051.79 and 430.57 is: 594.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.13 : 1,051.79 = 430.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.13/1,051.79 = 430.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.13x = 1,051.79 × 430.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.13x = 452,868.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,868.38/762.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.21

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