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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.67, 1,049.77 and 428.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.67, 1,049.77 and 428.98 is: 592.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.67 : 1,049.77 = 428.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.67/1,049.77 = 428.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.67x = 1,049.77 × 428.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.67x = 450,327.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,327.48/760.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.01

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