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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.14, 1,043.36 and 424.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.14, 1,043.36 and 424.52 is: 585.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.14 : 1,043.36 = 424.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.14/1,043.36 = 424.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.14x = 1,043.36 × 424.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.14x = 442,927.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,927.19/756.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.77

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