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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.86, 1,047.24 and 427.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.86, 1,047.24 and 427.29 is: 589.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.86 : 1,047.24 = 427.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.86/1,047.24 = 427.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.86x = 1,047.24 × 427.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.86x = 447,477.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,477.26/758.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.67

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