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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.43, 1,049.38 and 428.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.43, 1,049.38 and 428.90 is: 591.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.43 : 1,049.38 = 428.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.43/1,049.38 = 428.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.43x = 1,049.38 × 428.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.43x = 450,072.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,072.76/760.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.86

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