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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.20, 1,043.31 and 424.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.20, 1,043.31 and 424.58 is: 585.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.20 : 1,043.31 = 424.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.20/1,043.31 = 424.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.20x = 1,043.31 × 424.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.20x = 442,968.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,968.56/756.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.78

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