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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.79, 1,076.10 and 430.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.79, 1,076.10 and 430.49 is: 594.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.79 : 1,076.10 = 430.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.79/1,076.10 = 430.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.79x = 1,076.10 × 430.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.79x = 463,244.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,244.91/779.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.06

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