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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.33, 1,075.55 and 430.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.33, 1,075.55 and 430.02 is: 593.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.33 : 1,075.55 = 430.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.33/1,075.55 = 430.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.33x = 1,075.55 × 430.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.33x = 462,502.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,502.63/779.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.46

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