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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.58, 1,046.79 and 427.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.58, 1,046.79 and 427.02 is: 589.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.58 : 1,046.79 = 427.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.58/1,046.79 = 427.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.58x = 1,046.79 × 427.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.58x = 447,000.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,000.27/758.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.26

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