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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.62, 1,049.58 and 429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.62, 1,049.58 and 429 is: 591.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.62 : 1,049.58 = 429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.62/1,049.58 = 429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.62x = 1,049.58 × 429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.62x = 450,269.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,269.82/760.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.98

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