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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.44, 1,075.48 and 430.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.44, 1,075.48 and 430.12 is: 593.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.44 : 1,075.48 = 430.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.44/1,075.48 = 430.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.44x = 1,075.48 × 430.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.44x = 462,585.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,585.46/779.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.48

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