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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.28, 1,050.57 and 429.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.28, 1,050.57 and 429.72 is: 593.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.28 : 1,050.57 = 429.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.28/1,050.57 = 429.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.28x = 1,050.57 × 429.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.28x = 451,450.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,450.94/761.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.02

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