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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.76, 1,076.09 and 430.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.76, 1,076.09 and 430.47 is: 594.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.76 : 1,076.09 = 430.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.76/1,076.09 = 430.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.76x = 1,076.09 × 430.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.76x = 463,222.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,222.31/779.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.06

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