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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.47, 1,046.72 and 426.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.47, 1,046.72 and 426.91 is: 589.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.47 : 1,046.72 = 426.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.47/1,046.72 = 426.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.47x = 1,046.72 × 426.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.47x = 446,855.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,855.24/758.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.15

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