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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.02, 1,043.26 and 424.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.02, 1,043.26 and 424.40 is: 585.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.02 : 1,043.26 = 424.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.02/1,043.26 = 424.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.02x = 1,043.26 × 424.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.02x = 442,759.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,759.54/756.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.65

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