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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.58, 1,046.76 and 426.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.58, 1,046.76 and 426.97 is: 589.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.58 : 1,046.76 = 426.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.58/1,046.76 = 426.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.58x = 1,046.76 × 426.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.58x = 446,935.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,935.12/758.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.17

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