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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.34, 1,052.05 and 430.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.34, 1,052.05 and 430.82 is: 594.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.34 : 1,052.05 = 430.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.34/1,052.05 = 430.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.34x = 1,052.05 × 430.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.34x = 453,244.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,244.18/762.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.55

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