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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.74, 1,048.43 and 428.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.74, 1,048.43 and 428.17 is: 590.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.74 : 1,048.43 = 428.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.74/1,048.43 = 428.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.74x = 1,048.43 × 428.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.74x = 448,906.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,906.27/759.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.87

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