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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.01, 1,046.03 and 421.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.01, 1,046.03 and 421.91 is: 582.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.01 : 1,046.03 = 421.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.01/1,046.03 = 421.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.01x = 1,046.03 × 421.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.01x = 441,323.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,323.18/758.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.21

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