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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.46, 1,046.77 and 427.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.46, 1,046.77 and 427.00 is: 589.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.46 : 1,046.77 = 427.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.46/1,046.77 = 427.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.46x = 1,046.77 × 427.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.46x = 446,968.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,968.53/758.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.31

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