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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.09, 1,043.46 and 424.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.09, 1,043.46 and 424.55 is: 585.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.09 : 1,043.46 = 424.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.09/1,043.46 = 424.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.09x = 1,043.46 × 424.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.09x = 442,995.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,995.73/756.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.90

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