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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.39, 1,043.87 and 424.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.39, 1,043.87 and 424.86 is: 586.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.39 : 1,043.87 = 424.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.39/1,043.87 = 424.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.39x = 1,043.87 × 424.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.39x = 443,496.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,496.48/756.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.33

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