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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.36, 1,050.74 and 429.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.36, 1,050.74 and 429.86 is: 593.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.36 : 1,050.74 = 429.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.36/1,050.74 = 429.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.36x = 1,050.74 × 429.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.36x = 451,673.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,673.19/761.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.25

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