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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.58, 1,052.39 and 430.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.58, 1,052.39 and 430.99 is: 594.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.58 : 1,052.39 = 430.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.58/1,052.39 = 430.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.58x = 1,052.39 × 430.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.58x = 453,568.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,568.01/762.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.78

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