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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.21, 1,047.81 and 427.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.21, 1,047.81 and 427.66 is: 590.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.21 : 1,047.81 = 427.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.21/1,047.81 = 427.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.21x = 1,047.81 × 427.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.21x = 448,106.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,106.42/759.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.23

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