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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.91, 1,045.89 and 426.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.91, 1,045.89 and 426.35 is: 588.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.91 : 1,045.89 = 426.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.91/1,045.89 = 426.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.91x = 1,045.89 × 426.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.91x = 445,909.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,909.97/757.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.35

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