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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.52, 1,042.68 and 424.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.52, 1,042.68 and 424.02 is: 585.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.52 : 1,042.68 = 424.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.52/1,042.68 = 424.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.52x = 1,042.68 × 424.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.52x = 442,117.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,117.17/755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.18

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