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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.96, 1,043.15 and 424.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.96, 1,043.15 and 424.50 is: 585.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.96 : 1,043.15 = 424.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.96/1,043.15 = 424.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.96x = 1,043.15 × 424.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.96x = 442,815.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,815.05/755.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.77

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