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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.38, 1,046.31 and 426.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.38, 1,046.31 and 426.74 is: 588.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.38 : 1,046.31 = 426.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.38/1,046.31 = 426.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.38x = 1,046.31 × 426.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.38x = 446,502.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,502.33/758.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.76

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