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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.14, 1,043.50 and 420.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.14, 1,043.50 and 420.07 is: 579.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.14 : 1,043.50 = 420.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.14/1,043.50 = 420.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.14x = 1,043.50 × 420.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.14x = 438,347.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,347.23/756.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.72

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