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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.49, 1,049.51 and 428.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.49, 1,049.51 and 428.88 is: 591.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.49 : 1,049.51 = 428.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.49/1,049.51 = 428.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.49x = 1,049.51 × 428.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.49x = 450,113.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,113.85/760.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.87

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