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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.80, 1,049.79 and 429.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.80, 1,049.79 and 429.21 is: 592.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.80 : 1,049.79 = 429.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.80/1,049.79 = 429.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.80x = 1,049.79 × 429.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.80x = 450,580.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,580.37/760.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.25

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