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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.70, 1,048.32 and 428.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.70, 1,048.32 and 428.06 is: 590.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.70 : 1,048.32 = 428.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.70/1,048.32 = 428.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.70x = 1,048.32 × 428.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.70x = 448,743.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,743.86/759.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.69

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