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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.46, 1,050.83 and 429.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.46, 1,050.83 and 429.89 is: 593.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.46 : 1,050.83 = 429.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.46/1,050.83 = 429.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.46x = 1,050.83 × 429.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.46x = 451,733.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,733.91/761.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.25

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