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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.36, 1,046.43 and 426.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.36, 1,046.43 and 426.72 is: 588.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.36 : 1,046.43 = 426.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.36/1,046.43 = 426.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.36x = 1,046.43 × 426.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.36x = 446,536.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,536.53/758.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.82

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