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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.86, 1,049.94 and 429.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.86, 1,049.94 and 429.30 is: 592.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.86 : 1,049.94 = 429.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.86/1,049.94 = 429.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.86x = 1,049.94 × 429.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.86x = 450,739.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,739.24/760.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.41

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