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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.06, 1,043.37 and 424.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.06, 1,043.37 and 424.51 is: 585.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.06 : 1,043.37 = 424.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.06/1,043.37 = 424.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.06x = 1,043.37 × 424.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.06x = 442,913.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,913.66/756.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.82

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