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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.20, 1,043.58 and 424.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.20, 1,043.58 and 424.66 is: 586.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.20 : 1,043.58 = 424.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.20/1,043.58 = 424.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.20x = 1,043.58 × 424.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.20x = 443,161.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,161.46/756.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.04

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