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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.40, 1,075.58 and 430.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.40, 1,075.58 and 430.10 is: 593.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.40 : 1,075.58 = 430.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.40/1,075.58 = 430.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.40x = 1,075.58 × 430.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.40x = 462,606.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,606.96/779.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.54

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