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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.22, 1,049.11 and 428.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.22, 1,049.11 and 428.66 is: 591.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.22 : 1,049.11 = 428.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.22/1,049.11 = 428.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.22x = 1,049.11 × 428.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.22x = 449,711.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,711.49/760.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.55

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