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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.33, 1,050.66 and 429.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.33, 1,050.66 and 429.70 is: 593.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.33 : 1,050.66 = 429.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.33/1,050.66 = 429.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.33x = 1,050.66 × 429.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.33x = 451,468.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,468.60/761.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.00

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