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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.22, 1,049.14 and 428.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.22, 1,049.14 and 428.65 is: 591.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.22 : 1,049.14 = 428.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.22/1,049.14 = 428.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.22x = 1,049.14 × 428.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.22x = 449,707.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,707.54/760.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.55

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