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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.20, 1,050.50 and 429.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.20, 1,050.50 and 429.64 is: 592.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.20 : 1,050.50 = 429.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.20/1,050.50 = 429.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.20x = 1,050.50 × 429.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.20x = 451,336.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,336.82/761.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.93

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