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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.48, 1,052.28 and 430.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.48, 1,052.28 and 430.89 is: 594.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.48 : 1,052.28 = 430.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.48/1,052.28 = 430.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.48x = 1,052.28 × 430.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.48x = 453,415.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,415.31/762.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.66

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