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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.51, 1,052.18 and 430.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.51, 1,052.18 and 430.92 is: 594.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.51 : 1,052.18 = 430.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.51/1,052.18 = 430.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.51x = 1,052.18 × 430.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.51x = 453,403.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,403.25/762.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.62

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