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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.85, 1,076.12 and 430.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.85, 1,076.12 and 430.52 is: 594.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.85 : 1,076.12 = 430.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.85/1,076.12 = 430.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.85x = 1,076.12 × 430.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.85x = 463,283.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,283.65/779.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.07

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