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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.44, 1,048.11 and 427.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.44, 1,048.11 and 427.95 is: 590.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.44 : 1,048.11 = 427.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.44/1,048.11 = 427.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.44x = 1,048.11 × 427.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.44x = 448,537.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,537.07/759.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.61

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