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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.32, 1,046.54 and 426.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.32, 1,046.54 and 426.87 is: 589.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.32 : 1,046.54 = 426.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.32/1,046.54 = 426.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.32x = 1,046.54 × 426.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.32x = 446,736.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,736.53/758.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.11

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