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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.69, 1,046.99 and 427.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.69, 1,046.99 and 427.11 is: 589.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.69 : 1,046.99 = 427.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.69/1,046.99 = 427.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.69x = 1,046.99 × 427.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.69x = 447,179.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,179.90/758.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.41

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