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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.74, 1,076.07 and 430.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.74, 1,076.07 and 430.42 is: 594.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.74 : 1,076.07 = 430.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.74/1,076.07 = 430.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.74x = 1,076.07 × 430.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.74x = 463,162.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,162.05/779.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.00

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