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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.71, 1,042.80 and 424.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.71, 1,042.80 and 424.25 is: 585.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.71 : 1,042.80 = 424.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.71/1,042.80 = 424.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.71x = 1,042.80 × 424.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.71x = 442,407.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,407.90/755.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.42

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