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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.74, 1,042.94 and 424.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.74, 1,042.94 and 424.20 is: 585.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.74 : 1,042.94 = 424.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.74/1,042.94 = 424.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.74x = 1,042.94 × 424.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.74x = 442,420.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,420.12/755.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.41

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