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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.37, 1,051.95 and 430.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.37, 1,051.95 and 430.72 is: 594.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.37 : 1,051.95 = 430.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.37/1,051.95 = 430.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.37x = 1,051.95 × 430.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.37x = 453,095.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,095.90/762.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.33

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