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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.01, 1,048.72 and 428.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.01, 1,048.72 and 428.41 is: 591.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.01 : 1,048.72 = 428.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.01/1,048.72 = 428.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.01x = 1,048.72 × 428.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.01x = 449,282.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,282.14/760.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.15

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