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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.70, 1,048.38 and 428.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.70, 1,048.38 and 428.12 is: 590.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.70 : 1,048.38 = 428.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.70/1,048.38 = 428.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.70x = 1,048.38 × 428.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.70x = 448,832.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,832.45/759.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.80

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