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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.06, 1,048.92 and 428.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.06, 1,048.92 and 428.44 is: 591.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.06 : 1,048.92 = 428.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.06/1,048.92 = 428.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.06x = 1,048.92 × 428.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.06x = 449,399.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,399.28/760.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.27

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