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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.67, 1,048.28 and 428.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.67, 1,048.28 and 428.03 is: 590.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.67 : 1,048.28 = 428.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.67/1,048.28 = 428.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.67x = 1,048.28 × 428.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.67x = 448,701.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,701.35/759.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.65

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