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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.11, 1,048.95 and 428.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.11, 1,048.95 and 428.61 is: 591.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.11 : 1,048.95 = 428.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.11/1,048.95 = 428.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.11x = 1,048.95 × 428.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.11x = 449,590.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,590.46/760.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.48

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