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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.36, 1,049.27 and 428.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.36, 1,049.27 and 428.78 is: 591.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.36 : 1,049.27 = 428.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.36/1,049.27 = 428.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.36x = 1,049.27 × 428.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.36x = 449,905.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,905.99/760.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.70

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