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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.57, 1,075.73 and 430.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.57, 1,075.73 and 430.23 is: 593.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.57 : 1,075.73 = 430.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.57/1,075.73 = 430.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.57x = 1,075.73 × 430.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.57x = 462,809.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,809.17/779.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.68

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