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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.52, 1,050.87 and 429.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.52, 1,050.87 and 429.87 is: 593.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.52 : 1,050.87 = 429.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.52/1,050.87 = 429.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.52x = 1,050.87 × 429.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.52x = 451,737.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,737.49/761.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.21

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