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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.83, 1,048.49 and 428.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.83, 1,048.49 and 428.22 is: 590.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.83 : 1,048.49 = 428.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.83/1,048.49 = 428.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.83x = 1,048.49 × 428.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.83x = 448,982.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,982.25/759.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.90

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