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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.20, 1,050.57 and 429.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.20, 1,050.57 and 429.66 is: 593.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.20 : 1,050.57 = 429.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.20/1,050.57 = 429.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.20x = 1,050.57 × 429.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.20x = 451,387.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,387.91/761.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.00

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