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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.01, 1,043.30 and 424.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.01, 1,043.30 and 424.44 is: 585.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.01 : 1,043.30 = 424.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.01/1,043.30 = 424.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.01x = 1,043.30 × 424.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.01x = 442,816.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,816.93/756.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.73

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