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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.48, 1,052.10 and 430.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.48, 1,052.10 and 430.83 is: 594.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.48 : 1,052.10 = 430.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.48/1,052.10 = 430.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.48x = 1,052.10 × 430.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.48x = 453,276.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,276.24/762.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.48

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