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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.58, 1,045.46 and 426.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.58, 1,045.46 and 426.04 is: 587.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.58 : 1,045.46 = 426.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.58/1,045.46 = 426.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.58x = 1,045.46 × 426.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.58x = 445,407.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,407.78/757.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.93

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