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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.07, 1,046.07 and 426.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.07, 1,046.07 and 426.48 is: 588.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.07 : 1,046.07 = 426.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.07/1,046.07 = 426.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.07x = 1,046.07 × 426.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.07x = 446,127.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,127.93/758.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.50

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