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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.31, 1,051.92 and 430.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.31, 1,051.92 and 430.72 is: 594.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.31 : 1,051.92 = 430.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.31/1,051.92 = 430.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.31x = 1,051.92 × 430.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.31x = 453,080.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,080.35/762.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.35

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