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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.50, 1,046.86 and 427.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.50, 1,046.86 and 427.07 is: 589.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.50 : 1,046.86 = 427.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.50/1,046.86 = 427.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.50x = 1,046.86 × 427.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.50x = 447,084.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,084.05/758.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.43

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