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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.56, 1,049.57 and 428.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.56, 1,049.57 and 428.97 is: 591.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.56 : 1,049.57 = 428.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.56/1,049.57 = 428.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.56x = 1,049.57 × 428.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.56x = 450,229.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,229.57/760.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.97

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