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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.16, 1,046.20 and 422.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.16, 1,046.20 and 422.04 is: 582.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.16 : 1,046.20 = 422.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.16/1,046.20 = 422.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.16x = 1,046.20 × 422.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.16x = 441,538.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,538.25/758.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.38

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