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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.74, 1,049.90 and 429.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.74, 1,049.90 and 429.25 is: 592.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.74 : 1,049.90 = 429.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.74/1,049.90 = 429.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.74x = 1,049.90 × 429.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.74x = 450,668.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,668.02/760.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.41

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