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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.19, 1,057.39 and 430.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.19, 1,057.39 and 430.12 is: 593.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.19 : 1,057.39 = 430.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.19/1,057.39 = 430.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.19x = 1,057.39 × 430.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.19x = 454,804.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,804.59/766.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.59

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