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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.12, 1,057.22 and 430

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.12, 1,057.22 and 430 is: 593.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.12 : 1,057.22 = 430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.12/1,057.22 = 430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.12x = 1,057.22 × 430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.12x = 454,604.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,604.60/766.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.39

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