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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.60, 1,048.28 and 428.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.60, 1,048.28 and 428.04 is: 590.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.60 : 1,048.28 = 428.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.60/1,048.28 = 428.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.60x = 1,048.28 × 428.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.60x = 448,705.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,705.77/759.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.71

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