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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.40, 1,043.78 and 424.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.40, 1,043.78 and 424.88 is: 586.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.40 : 1,043.78 = 424.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.40/1,043.78 = 424.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.40x = 1,043.78 × 424.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.40x = 443,481.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,481.25/756.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.31

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