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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.25, 1,043.58 and 420.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.25, 1,043.58 and 420.15 is: 579.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.25 : 1,043.58 = 420.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.25/1,043.58 = 420.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.25x = 1,043.58 × 420.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.25x = 438,458.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,458.04/756.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.78

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