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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.99, 1,046.07 and 426.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.99, 1,046.07 and 426.50 is: 588.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.99 : 1,046.07 = 426.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.99/1,046.07 = 426.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.99x = 1,046.07 × 426.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.99x = 446,147.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,147.55/757.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.59

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