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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.98, 1,076.36 and 430.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.98, 1,076.36 and 430.67 is: 594.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.98 : 1,076.36 = 430.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.98/1,076.36 = 430.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.98x = 1,076.36 × 430.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.98x = 463,555.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,555.96/779.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.32

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