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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.52, 1,046.75 and 426.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.52, 1,046.75 and 426.98 is: 589.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.52 : 1,046.75 = 426.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.52/1,046.75 = 426.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.52x = 1,046.75 × 426.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.52x = 446,933.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,933.95/758.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.22

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