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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.56, 1,046.80 and 427.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.56, 1,046.80 and 427.05 is: 589.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.56 : 1,046.80 = 427.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.56/1,046.80 = 427.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.56x = 1,046.80 × 427.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.56x = 447,035.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,035.94/758.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.32

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