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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.64, 1,042.71 and 424.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.64, 1,042.71 and 424.01 is: 585.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.64 : 1,042.71 = 424.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.64/1,042.71 = 424.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.64x = 1,042.71 × 424.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.64x = 442,119.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,119.47/755.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.10

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