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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.61, 1,046.55 and 426.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.61, 1,046.55 and 426.96 is: 589.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.61 : 1,046.55 = 426.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.61/1,046.55 = 426.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.61x = 1,046.55 × 426.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.61x = 446,834.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,834.99/758.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.02

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