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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.02, 1,048.78 and 428.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.02, 1,048.78 and 428.45 is: 591.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.02 : 1,048.78 = 428.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.02/1,048.78 = 428.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.02x = 1,048.78 × 428.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.02x = 449,349.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,349.79/760.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.23

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