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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.09, 1,047.53 and 427.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.09, 1,047.53 and 427.51 is: 589.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.09 : 1,047.53 = 427.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.09/1,047.53 = 427.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.09x = 1,047.53 × 427.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.09x = 447,829.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,829.55/759.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.96

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