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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.80, 1,047.24 and 427.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.80, 1,047.24 and 427.29 is: 589.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.80 : 1,047.24 = 427.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.80/1,047.24 = 427.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.80x = 1,047.24 × 427.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.80x = 447,475.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,475.18/758.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.72

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