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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.26, 1,049.18 and 428.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.26, 1,049.18 and 428.67 is: 591.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.26 : 1,049.18 = 428.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.26/1,049.18 = 428.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.26x = 1,049.18 × 428.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.26x = 449,751.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,751.99/760.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.58

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