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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.08, 1,046.15 and 426.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.08, 1,046.15 and 426.50 is: 588.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.08 : 1,046.15 = 426.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.08/1,046.15 = 426.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.08x = 1,046.15 × 426.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.08x = 446,180.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,180.84/758.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.57

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