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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.71, 1,075.97 and 430.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.71, 1,075.97 and 430.39 is: 593.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.71 : 1,075.97 = 430.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.71/1,075.97 = 430.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.71x = 1,075.97 × 430.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.71x = 463,082.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,082.42/779.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.92

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