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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.61, 1,048.21 and 428.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.61, 1,048.21 and 428.09 is: 590.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.61 : 1,048.21 = 428.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.61/1,048.21 = 428.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.61x = 1,048.21 × 428.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.61x = 448,721.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,721.91/759.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.73

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