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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.21, 1,046.25 and 426.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.21, 1,046.25 and 426.56 is: 588.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.21 : 1,046.25 = 426.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.21/1,046.25 = 426.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.21x = 1,046.25 × 426.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.21x = 446,283.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,283.17/758.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.60

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