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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.83, 1,076.16 and 430.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.83, 1,076.16 and 430.51 is: 594.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.83 : 1,076.16 = 430.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.83/1,076.16 = 430.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.83x = 1,076.16 × 430.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.83x = 463,297.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,297.64/779.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.10

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