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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.11, 1,043.39 and 424.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.11, 1,043.39 and 424.53 is: 585.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.11 : 1,043.39 = 424.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.11/1,043.39 = 424.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.11x = 1,043.39 × 424.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.11x = 442,948.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,948.23/756.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.83

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