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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.30, 1,046.34 and 426.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.30, 1,046.34 and 426.71 is: 588.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.30 : 1,046.34 = 426.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.30/1,046.34 = 426.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.30x = 1,046.34 × 426.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.30x = 446,478.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,478.51/758.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.79

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