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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.76, 1,047.05 and 427.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.76, 1,047.05 and 427.17 is: 589.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.76 : 1,047.05 = 427.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.76/1,047.05 = 427.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.76x = 1,047.05 × 427.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.76x = 447,273.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,273.34/758.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.48

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