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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.42, 1,049.39 and 428.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.42, 1,049.39 and 428.86 is: 591.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.42 : 1,049.39 = 428.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.42/1,049.39 = 428.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.42x = 1,049.39 × 428.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.42x = 450,034.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,034.00/760.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.82

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