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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.78, 1,048.47 and 428.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.78, 1,048.47 and 428.20 is: 590.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.78 : 1,048.47 = 428.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.78/1,048.47 = 428.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.78x = 1,048.47 × 428.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.78x = 448,954.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,954.85/759.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.90

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