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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.23, 1,051.90 and 430.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.23, 1,051.90 and 430.69 is: 594.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.23 : 1,051.90 = 430.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.23/1,051.90 = 430.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.23x = 1,051.90 × 430.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.23x = 453,042.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,042.81/762.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.36

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