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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.49, 1,050.81 and 429.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.49, 1,050.81 and 429.87 is: 593.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.49 : 1,050.81 = 429.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.49/1,050.81 = 429.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.49x = 1,050.81 × 429.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.49x = 451,711.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,711.69/761.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.19

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