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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.77, 1,076.12 and 430.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.77, 1,076.12 and 430.48 is: 594.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.77 : 1,076.12 = 430.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.77/1,076.12 = 430.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.77x = 1,076.12 × 430.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.77x = 463,248.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,248.14/779.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.08

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