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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.64, 1,046.94 and 427.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.64, 1,046.94 and 427.05 is: 589.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.64 : 1,046.94 = 427.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.64/1,046.94 = 427.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.64x = 1,046.94 × 427.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.64x = 447,095.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,095.73/758.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.34

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