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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.39, 1,050.82 and 429.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.39, 1,050.82 and 429.88 is: 593.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.39 : 1,050.82 = 429.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.39/1,050.82 = 429.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.39x = 1,050.82 × 429.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.39x = 451,726.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,726.50/761.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.29

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