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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.60, 1,046.92 and 422.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.60, 1,046.92 and 422.56 is: 583.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.60 : 1,046.92 = 422.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.60/1,046.92 = 422.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.60x = 1,046.92 × 422.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.60x = 442,381.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,381.28/758.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.15

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