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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.38, 1,052.01 and 430.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.38, 1,052.01 and 430.76 is: 594.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.38 : 1,052.01 = 430.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.38/1,052.01 = 430.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.38x = 1,052.01 × 430.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.38x = 453,158.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,158.57/762.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.40

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