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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.33, 1,052.10 and 430.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.33, 1,052.10 and 430.85 is: 594.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.33 : 1,052.10 = 430.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.33/1,052.10 = 430.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.33x = 1,052.10 × 430.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.33x = 453,292.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,292.02/762.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.61

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