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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.89, 1,047.14 and 427.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.89, 1,047.14 and 427.29 is: 589.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.89 : 1,047.14 = 427.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.89/1,047.14 = 427.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.89x = 1,047.14 × 427.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.89x = 447,432.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,432.45/758.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.59

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