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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.94, 1,045.96 and 426.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.94, 1,045.96 and 426.48 is: 588.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.94 : 1,045.96 = 426.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.94/1,045.96 = 426.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.94x = 1,045.96 × 426.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.94x = 446,081.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,081.02/757.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.54

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