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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.42, 1,046.63 and 426.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.42, 1,046.63 and 426.84 is: 589.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.42 : 1,046.63 = 426.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.42/1,046.63 = 426.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.42x = 1,046.63 × 426.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.42x = 446,740.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,740.69/758.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.04

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