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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.39, 1,046.40 and 426.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.39, 1,046.40 and 426.79 is: 588.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.39 : 1,046.40 = 426.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.39/1,046.40 = 426.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.39x = 1,046.40 × 426.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.39x = 446,587.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,587.82/758.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.86

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