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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.94, 1,047.19 and 427.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.94, 1,047.19 and 427.24 is: 589.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.94 : 1,047.19 = 427.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.94/1,047.19 = 427.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.94x = 1,047.19 × 427.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.94x = 447,400.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,400.39/758.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.51

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