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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.64, 1,049.80 and 429.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.64, 1,049.80 and 429.20 is: 592.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.64 : 1,049.80 = 429.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.64/1,049.80 = 429.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.64x = 1,049.80 × 429.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.64x = 450,574.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,574.16/760.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.36

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