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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.61, 1,046.89 and 427.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.61, 1,046.89 and 427.03 is: 589.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.61 : 1,046.89 = 427.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.61/1,046.89 = 427.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.61x = 1,046.89 × 427.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.61x = 447,057.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,057.24/758.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.31

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