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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.45, 1,075.62 and 430.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.45, 1,075.62 and 430.13 is: 593.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.45 : 1,075.62 = 430.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.45/1,075.62 = 430.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.45x = 1,075.62 × 430.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.45x = 462,651.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,651.05/779.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.56

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