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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.08, 1,049.00 and 428.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.08, 1,049.00 and 428.60 is: 591.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.08 : 1,049.00 = 428.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.08/1,049.00 = 428.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.08x = 1,049.00 × 428.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.08x = 449,594.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,594.01/760.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.51

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