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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.78, 1,047 and 427.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.78, 1,047 and 427.22 is: 589.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.78 : 1,047 = 427.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.78/1,047 = 427.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.78x = 1,047 × 427.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.78x = 447,299.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,299.34/758.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.50

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