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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.71, 1,046.97 and 427.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.71, 1,046.97 and 427.14 is: 589.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.71 : 1,046.97 = 427.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.71/1,046.97 = 427.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.71x = 1,046.97 × 427.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.71x = 447,202.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,202.77/758.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.43

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