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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.67, 1,051.15 and 429.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.67, 1,051.15 and 429.98 is: 593.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.67 : 1,051.15 = 429.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.67/1,051.15 = 429.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.67x = 1,051.15 × 429.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.67x = 451,973.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,973.48/761.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.40

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