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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.90, 1,047.33 and 427.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.90, 1,047.33 and 427.36 is: 589.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.90 : 1,047.33 = 427.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.90/1,047.33 = 427.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.90x = 1,047.33 × 427.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.90x = 447,581.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,581.71/758.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.78

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