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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.44, 1,049.44 and 428.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.44, 1,049.44 and 428.88 is: 591.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.44 : 1,049.44 = 428.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.44/1,049.44 = 428.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.44x = 1,049.44 × 428.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.44x = 450,083.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,083.83/760.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.87

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