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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.98, 1,048.95 and 428.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.98, 1,048.95 and 428.49 is: 591.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.98 : 1,048.95 = 428.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.98/1,048.95 = 428.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.98x = 1,048.95 × 428.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.98x = 449,464.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,464.59/759.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.41

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