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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.17, 1,046.28 and 422.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.17, 1,046.28 and 422.08 is: 582.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.17 : 1,046.28 = 422.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.17/1,046.28 = 422.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.17x = 1,046.28 × 422.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.17x = 441,613.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,613.86/758.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.47

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