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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.96, 1,047.36 and 427.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.96, 1,047.36 and 427.39 is: 589.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.96 : 1,047.36 = 427.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.96/1,047.36 = 427.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.96x = 1,047.36 × 427.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.96x = 447,632.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,632.26/758.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.80

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