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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.63, 1,046.91 and 427.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.63, 1,046.91 and 427.04 is: 589.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.63 : 1,046.91 = 427.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.63/1,046.91 = 427.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.63x = 1,046.91 × 427.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.63x = 447,067.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,067.21/758.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.31

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