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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.40, 1,047.96 and 427.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.40, 1,047.96 and 427.82 is: 590.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.40 : 1,047.96 = 427.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.40/1,047.96 = 427.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.40x = 1,047.96 × 427.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.40x = 448,338.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,338.90/759.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.39

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