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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.55, 1,046.81 and 427.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.55, 1,046.81 and 427.10 is: 589.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.55 : 1,046.81 = 427.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.55/1,046.81 = 427.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.55x = 1,046.81 × 427.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.55x = 447,085.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,085.18/758.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.39

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