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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.61, 1,075.94 and 430.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.61, 1,075.94 and 430.41 is: 594.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.61 : 1,075.94 = 430.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.61/1,075.94 = 430.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.61x = 1,075.94 × 430.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.61x = 463,093.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,093.18/779.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.01

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