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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.85, 1,045.88 and 426.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.85, 1,045.88 and 426.31 is: 588.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.85 : 1,045.88 = 426.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.85/1,045.88 = 426.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.85x = 1,045.88 × 426.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.85x = 445,861.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,861.74/757.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.32

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