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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.19, 1,056.01 and 429.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.19, 1,056.01 and 429.12 is: 592.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.19 : 1,056.01 = 429.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.19/1,056.01 = 429.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.19x = 1,056.01 × 429.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.19x = 453,155.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,155.01/765.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.21

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