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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.60, 1,046.81 and 427.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.60, 1,046.81 and 427.01 is: 589.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.60 : 1,046.81 = 427.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.60/1,046.81 = 427.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.60x = 1,046.81 × 427.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.60x = 446,998.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,998.34/758.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.24

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