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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.21, 1,050.42 and 429.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.21, 1,050.42 and 429.56 is: 592.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.21 : 1,050.42 = 429.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.21/1,050.42 = 429.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.21x = 1,050.42 × 429.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.21x = 451,218.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,218.42/761.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.76

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