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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.50, 1,048.04 and 427.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.50, 1,048.04 and 427.88 is: 590.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.50 : 1,048.04 = 427.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.50/1,048.04 = 427.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.50x = 1,048.04 × 427.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.50x = 448,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,437.44/759.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.44

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