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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.52, 1,075.74 and 430.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.52, 1,075.74 and 430.22 is: 593.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.52 : 1,075.74 = 430.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.52/1,075.74 = 430.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.52x = 1,075.74 × 430.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.52x = 462,804.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,804.86/779.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.70

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