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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.35, 1,057.53 and 430.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.35, 1,057.53 and 430.25 is: 593.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.35 : 1,057.53 = 430.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.35/1,057.53 = 430.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.35x = 1,057.53 × 430.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.35x = 454,996.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,996.99/766.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.72

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