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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.75, 1,042.80 and 424.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.75, 1,042.80 and 424.09 is: 585.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.75 : 1,042.80 = 424.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.75/1,042.80 = 424.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.75x = 1,042.80 × 424.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.75x = 442,241.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,241.05/755.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.17

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