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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.20, 1,051.88 and 430.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.20, 1,051.88 and 430.64 is: 594.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.20 : 1,051.88 = 430.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.20/1,051.88 = 430.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.20x = 1,051.88 × 430.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.20x = 452,981.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,981.60/762.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.31

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