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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.72, 1,048.50 and 428.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.72, 1,048.50 and 428.16 is: 590.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.72 : 1,048.50 = 428.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.72/1,048.50 = 428.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.72x = 1,048.50 × 428.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.72x = 448,925.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,925.76/759.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.91

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