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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.39, 1,046.55 and 426.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.39, 1,046.55 and 426.80 is: 588.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.39 : 1,046.55 = 426.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.39/1,046.55 = 426.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.39x = 1,046.55 × 426.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.39x = 446,665.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,665.87/758.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.97

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