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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.50, 1,046.55 and 426.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.50, 1,046.55 and 426.86 is: 588.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.50 : 1,046.55 = 426.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.50/1,046.55 = 426.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.50x = 1,046.55 × 426.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.50x = 446,730.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,730.33/758.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.97

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