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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.60, 1,045.45 and 426.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.60, 1,045.45 and 426.02 is: 587.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.60 : 1,045.45 = 426.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.60/1,045.45 = 426.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.60x = 1,045.45 × 426.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.60x = 445,375.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,375.52/757.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.88

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