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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.25, 1,046.42 and 426.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.25, 1,046.42 and 426.65 is: 588.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.25 : 1,046.42 = 426.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.25/1,046.42 = 426.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.25x = 1,046.42 × 426.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.25x = 446,447.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,447.73/758.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.79

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