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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.72, 1,049.82 and 429.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.72, 1,049.82 and 429.13 is: 592.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.72 : 1,049.82 = 429.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.72/1,049.82 = 429.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.72x = 1,049.82 × 429.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.72x = 450,509.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,509.26/760.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.21

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