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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.88, 1,049.98 and 429.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.88, 1,049.98 and 429.30 is: 592.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.88 : 1,049.98 = 429.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.88/1,049.98 = 429.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.88x = 1,049.98 × 429.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.88x = 450,756.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,756.41/760.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.41

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