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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.19, 1,051.80 and 430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.19, 1,051.80 and 430.60 is: 594.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.19 : 1,051.80 = 430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.19/1,051.80 = 430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.19x = 1,051.80 × 430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.19x = 452,905.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,905.08/762.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.22

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