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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.18, 1,050.38 and 429.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.18, 1,050.38 and 429.62 is: 592.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.18 : 1,050.38 = 429.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.18/1,050.38 = 429.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.18x = 1,050.38 × 429.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.18x = 451,264.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,264.26/761.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.85

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