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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.99, 1,076.39 and 430.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.99, 1,076.39 and 430.68 is: 594.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.99 : 1,076.39 = 430.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.99/1,076.39 = 430.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.99x = 1,076.39 × 430.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.99x = 463,579.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,579.65/779.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.34

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