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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.46, 1,052.24 and 430.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.46, 1,052.24 and 430.92 is: 594.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.46 : 1,052.24 = 430.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.46/1,052.24 = 430.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.46x = 1,052.24 × 430.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.46x = 453,429.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,429.11/762.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.69

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