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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.59, 1,049.49 and 429.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.59, 1,049.49 and 429.03 is: 591.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.59 : 1,049.49 = 429.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.59/1,049.49 = 429.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.59x = 1,049.49 × 429.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.59x = 450,262.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,262.69/760.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.99

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