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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.18, 1,043.40 and 424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.18, 1,043.40 and 424.60 is: 585.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.18 : 1,043.40 = 424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.18/1,043.40 = 424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.18x = 1,043.40 × 424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.18x = 443,027.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,027.64/756.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.88

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