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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.38, 1,043.91 and 424.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.38, 1,043.91 and 424.89 is: 586.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.38 : 1,043.91 = 424.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.38/1,043.91 = 424.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.38x = 1,043.91 × 424.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.38x = 443,546.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,546.92/756.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.41

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