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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.82, 1,047.16 and 427.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.82, 1,047.16 and 427.24 is: 589.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.82 : 1,047.16 = 427.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.82/1,047.16 = 427.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.82x = 1,047.16 × 427.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.82x = 447,388.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,388.64/758.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.59

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