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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.59, 1,049.71 and 429.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.59, 1,049.71 and 429.12 is: 592.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.59 : 1,049.71 = 429.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.59/1,049.71 = 429.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.59x = 1,049.71 × 429.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.59x = 450,451.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,451.56/760.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.24

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