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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.81, 1,042.96 and 424.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.81, 1,042.96 and 424.17 is: 585.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.81 : 1,042.96 = 424.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.81/1,042.96 = 424.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.81x = 1,042.96 × 424.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.81x = 442,389.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,389.75/755.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.32

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