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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.35, 1,051.97 and 430.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.35, 1,051.97 and 430.80 is: 594.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.35 : 1,051.97 = 430.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.35/1,051.97 = 430.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.35x = 1,051.97 × 430.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.35x = 453,182.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,182.58/762.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.46

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