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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.87, 1,043.03 and 424.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.87, 1,043.03 and 424.26 is: 585.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.87 : 1,043.03 = 424.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.87/1,043.03 = 424.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.87x = 1,043.03 × 424.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.87x = 442,516.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,516.97/755.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.44

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