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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.36, 1,075.59 and 430.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.36, 1,075.59 and 430.05 is: 593.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.36 : 1,075.59 = 430.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.36/1,075.59 = 430.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.36x = 1,075.59 × 430.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.36x = 462,557.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,557.48/779.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.51

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