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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.68, 1,047.04 and 427.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.68, 1,047.04 and 427.10 is: 589.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.68 : 1,047.04 = 427.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.68/1,047.04 = 427.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.68x = 1,047.04 × 427.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.68x = 447,190.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,190.78/758.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.43

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