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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.50, 1,048.17 and 423.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.50, 1,048.17 and 423.45 is: 584.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.50 : 1,048.17 = 423.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.50/1,048.17 = 423.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.50x = 1,048.17 × 423.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.50x = 443,847.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,847.59/759.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.39

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