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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.56, 1,051.02 and 429.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.56, 1,051.02 and 429.97 is: 593.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.56 : 1,051.02 = 429.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.56/1,051.02 = 429.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.56x = 1,051.02 × 429.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.56x = 451,907.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,907.07/761.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.40

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