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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.89, 1,043.15 and 424.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.89, 1,043.15 and 424.30 is: 585.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.89 : 1,043.15 = 424.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.89/1,043.15 = 424.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.89x = 1,043.15 × 424.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.89x = 442,603.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,603.82/755.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.54

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