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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.32, 1,049.28 and 424.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.32, 1,049.28 and 424.26 is: 585.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.32 : 1,049.28 = 424.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.32/1,049.28 = 424.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.32x = 1,049.28 × 424.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.32x = 445,167.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,167.53/760.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.50

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