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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.81, 1,045.52 and 426.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.81, 1,045.52 and 426.17 is: 587.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.81 : 1,045.52 = 426.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.81/1,045.52 = 426.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.81x = 1,045.52 × 426.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.81x = 445,569.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,569.82/757.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.97

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