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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.61, 1,048.26 and 428.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.61, 1,048.26 and 428.10 is: 590.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.61 : 1,048.26 = 428.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.61/1,048.26 = 428.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.61x = 1,048.26 × 428.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.61x = 448,764.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,764.76/759.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.78

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