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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.28, 1,054.67 and 428.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.28, 1,054.67 and 428.21 is: 590.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.28 : 1,054.67 = 428.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.28/1,054.67 = 428.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.28x = 1,054.67 × 428.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.28x = 451,620.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,620.78/764.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.91

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