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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.94, 1,047.32 and 427.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.94, 1,047.32 and 427.37 is: 589.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.94 : 1,047.32 = 427.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.94/1,047.32 = 427.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.94x = 1,047.32 × 427.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.94x = 447,587.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,587.91/758.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.76

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