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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.66, 1,049.59 and 429.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.66, 1,049.59 and 429.02 is: 591.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.66 : 1,049.59 = 429.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.66/1,049.59 = 429.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.66x = 1,049.59 × 429.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.66x = 450,295.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,295.10/760.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.98

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