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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.09, 1,043.40 and 424.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.09, 1,043.40 and 424.50 is: 585.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.09 : 1,043.40 = 424.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.09/1,043.40 = 424.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.09x = 1,043.40 × 424.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.09x = 442,923.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,923.30/756.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.81

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