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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.37, 1,052.02 and 430.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.37, 1,052.02 and 430.74 is: 594.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.37 : 1,052.02 = 430.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.37/1,052.02 = 430.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.37x = 1,052.02 × 430.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.37x = 453,147.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,147.09/762.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.39

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