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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.58, 1,049.67 and 429.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.58, 1,049.67 and 429.08 is: 592.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.58 : 1,049.67 = 429.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.58/1,049.67 = 429.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.58x = 1,049.67 × 429.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.58x = 450,387.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,387.16/760.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.17

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