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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.09, 1,050.35 and 429.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.09, 1,050.35 and 429.53 is: 592.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.09 : 1,050.35 = 429.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.09/1,050.35 = 429.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.09x = 1,050.35 × 429.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.09x = 451,149.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,149.44/761.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.77

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