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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.43, 1,048 and 427.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.43, 1,048 and 427.90 is: 590.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.43 : 1,048 = 427.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.43/1,048 = 427.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.43x = 1,048 × 427.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.43x = 448,439.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,439.20/759.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.49

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