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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.75, 1,076.07 and 430.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.75, 1,076.07 and 430.43 is: 594.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.75 : 1,076.07 = 430.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.75/1,076.07 = 430.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.75x = 1,076.07 × 430.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.75x = 463,172.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,172.81/779.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.00

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