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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.02, 1,046.08 and 426.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.02, 1,046.08 and 426.42 is: 588.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.02 : 1,046.08 = 426.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.02/1,046.08 = 426.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.02x = 1,046.08 × 426.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.02x = 446,063.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,063.14/758.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.46

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