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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.02, 1,050.15 and 429.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.02, 1,050.15 and 429.40 is: 592.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.02 : 1,050.15 = 429.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.02/1,050.15 = 429.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.02x = 1,050.15 × 429.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.02x = 450,934.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,934.41/761.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.54

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