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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.02, 1,047.40 and 427.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.02, 1,047.40 and 427.45 is: 589.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.02 : 1,047.40 = 427.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.02/1,047.40 = 427.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.02x = 1,047.40 × 427.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.02x = 447,711.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,711.13/759.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.85

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