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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.41, 1,047.97 and 427.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.41, 1,047.97 and 427.78 is: 590.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.41 : 1,047.97 = 427.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.41/1,047.97 = 427.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.41x = 1,047.97 × 427.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.41x = 448,302.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,302.45/759.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.33

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