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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.88, 1,043.21 and 424.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.88, 1,043.21 and 424.39 is: 585.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.88 : 1,043.21 = 424.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.88/1,043.21 = 424.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.88x = 1,043.21 × 424.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.88x = 442,727.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,727.89/755.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.71

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