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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.05, 1,043.44 and 424.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.05, 1,043.44 and 424.59 is: 585.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.05 : 1,043.44 = 424.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.05/1,043.44 = 424.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.05x = 1,043.44 × 424.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.05x = 443,028.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,028.78/756.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.98

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