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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.31, 1,051.96 and 430.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.31, 1,051.96 and 430.73 is: 594.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.31 : 1,051.96 = 430.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.31/1,051.96 = 430.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.31x = 1,051.96 × 430.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.31x = 453,110.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,110.73/762.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.39

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