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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.73, 1,076.04 and 430.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.73, 1,076.04 and 430.43 is: 593.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.73 : 1,076.04 = 430.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.73/1,076.04 = 430.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.73x = 1,076.04 × 430.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.73x = 463,154.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,154.52/779.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.99

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