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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.94, 1,047.41 and 427.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.94, 1,047.41 and 427.42 is: 589.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.94 : 1,047.41 = 427.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.94/1,047.41 = 427.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.94x = 1,047.41 × 427.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.94x = 447,683.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,683.98/758.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.88

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