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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.70, 1,046.76 and 427.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.70, 1,046.76 and 427.08 is: 589.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.70 : 1,046.76 = 427.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.70/1,046.76 = 427.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.70x = 1,046.76 × 427.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.70x = 447,050.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,050.26/758.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.23

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