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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.70, 1,045.65 and 426.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.70, 1,045.65 and 426.11 is: 588.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.70 : 1,045.65 = 426.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.70/1,045.65 = 426.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.70x = 1,045.65 × 426.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.70x = 445,561.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,561.92/757.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.05

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