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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.70, 1,047.03 and 427.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.70, 1,047.03 and 427.11 is: 589.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.70 : 1,047.03 = 427.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.70/1,047.03 = 427.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.70x = 1,047.03 × 427.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.70x = 447,196.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,196.98/758.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.43

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