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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.08, 1,043.49 and 424.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.08, 1,043.49 and 424.53 is: 585.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.08 : 1,043.49 = 424.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.08/1,043.49 = 424.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.08x = 1,043.49 × 424.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.08x = 442,994.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,994.40/756.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.91

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