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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760, 1,048.71 and 423.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760, 1,048.71 and 423.85 is: 584.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760 : 1,048.71 = 423.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760/1,048.71 = 423.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760x = 1,048.71 × 423.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760x = 444,495.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,495.73/760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.86

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