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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.67, 1,045.61 and 426.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.67, 1,045.61 and 426.09 is: 588.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.67 : 1,045.61 = 426.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.67/1,045.61 = 426.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.67x = 1,045.61 × 426.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.67x = 445,521.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,521.83/757.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.02

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