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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.37, 1,047.95 and 427.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.37, 1,047.95 and 427.81 is: 590.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.37 : 1,047.95 = 427.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.37/1,047.95 = 427.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.37x = 1,047.95 × 427.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.37x = 448,323.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,323.49/759.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.39

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