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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.63, 1,042.77 and 424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.63, 1,042.77 and 424.04 is: 585.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.63 : 1,042.77 = 424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.63/1,042.77 = 424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.63x = 1,042.77 × 424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.63x = 442,172.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,172.57/755.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.17

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