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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.10, 1,048.64 and 428.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.10, 1,048.64 and 428.45 is: 591.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.10 : 1,048.64 = 428.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.10/1,048.64 = 428.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.10x = 1,048.64 × 428.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.10x = 449,282.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,282.42/760.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.09

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