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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.11, 1,048.62 and 428.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.11, 1,048.62 and 428.46 is: 591.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.11 : 1,048.62 = 428.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.11/1,048.62 = 428.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.11x = 1,048.62 × 428.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.11x = 449,291.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,291.73/760.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.09

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