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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.58, 1,052.31 and 426.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.58, 1,052.31 and 426.46 is: 588.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.58 : 1,052.31 = 426.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.58/1,052.31 = 426.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.58x = 1,052.31 × 426.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.58x = 448,768.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,768.12/762.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.49

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