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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.06, 1,050.24 and 429.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.06, 1,050.24 and 429.56 is: 592.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.06 : 1,050.24 = 429.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.06/1,050.24 = 429.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.06x = 1,050.24 × 429.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.06x = 451,141.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,141.09/761.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.78

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