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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.92, 1,050.17 and 429.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.92, 1,050.17 and 429.41 is: 592.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.92 : 1,050.17 = 429.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.92/1,050.17 = 429.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.92x = 1,050.17 × 429.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.92x = 450,953.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,953.50/760.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.64

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