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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.40, 1,046.52 and 426.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.40, 1,046.52 and 426.75 is: 588.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.40 : 1,046.52 = 426.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.40/1,046.52 = 426.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.40x = 1,046.52 × 426.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.40x = 446,602.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,602.41/758.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.87

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