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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.03, 1,046.03 and 426.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.03, 1,046.03 and 426.44 is: 588.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.03 : 1,046.03 = 426.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.03/1,046.03 = 426.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.03x = 1,046.03 × 426.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.03x = 446,066.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,066.03/758.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.46

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