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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.36, 1,075.56 and 430.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.36, 1,075.56 and 430.08 is: 593.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.36 : 1,075.56 = 430.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.36/1,075.56 = 430.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.36x = 1,075.56 × 430.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.36x = 462,576.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,576.84/779.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.53

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