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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.84, 1,048.38 and 428.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.84, 1,048.38 and 428.22 is: 590.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.84 : 1,048.38 = 428.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.84/1,048.38 = 428.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.84x = 1,048.38 × 428.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.84x = 448,937.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,937.28/759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.83

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