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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.61, 1,075.85 and 430.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.61, 1,075.85 and 430.29 is: 593.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.61 : 1,075.85 = 430.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.61/1,075.85 = 430.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.61x = 1,075.85 × 430.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.61x = 462,925.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,925.35/779.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.79

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