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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.34, 1,049.26 and 428.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.34, 1,049.26 and 428.87 is: 591.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.34 : 1,049.26 = 428.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.34/1,049.26 = 428.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.34x = 1,049.26 × 428.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.34x = 449,991.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,991.37/760.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.83

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