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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.45, 1,048.06 and 427.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.45, 1,048.06 and 427.86 is: 590.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.45 : 1,048.06 = 427.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.45/1,048.06 = 427.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.45x = 1,048.06 × 427.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.45x = 448,421.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,421.40/759.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.46

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