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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.73, 1,045.66 and 426.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.73, 1,045.66 and 426.23 is: 588.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.73 : 1,045.66 = 426.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.73/1,045.66 = 426.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.73x = 1,045.66 × 426.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.73x = 445,692.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,692.73/757.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.20

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