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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.86, 1,049.99 and 429.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.86, 1,049.99 and 429.36 is: 592.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.86 : 1,049.99 = 429.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.86/1,049.99 = 429.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.86x = 1,049.99 × 429.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.86x = 450,820.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,820.54/760.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.51

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