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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.20, 1,050.37 and 429.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.20, 1,050.37 and 429.55 is: 592.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.20 : 1,050.37 = 429.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.20/1,050.37 = 429.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.20x = 1,050.37 × 429.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.20x = 451,188.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,188.64/761.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.74

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