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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.42, 1,052.14 and 430.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.42, 1,052.14 and 430.91 is: 594.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.42 : 1,052.14 = 430.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.42/1,052.14 = 430.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.42x = 1,052.14 × 430.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.42x = 453,381.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,381.98/762.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.66

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