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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.26, 1,051.86 and 430.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.26, 1,051.86 and 430.71 is: 594.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.26 : 1,051.86 = 430.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.26/1,051.86 = 430.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.26x = 1,051.86 × 430.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.26x = 453,046.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,046.62/762.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.35

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