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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.44, 1,043.87 and 424.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.44, 1,043.87 and 424.87 is: 586.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.44 : 1,043.87 = 424.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.44/1,043.87 = 424.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.44x = 1,043.87 × 424.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.44x = 443,509.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,509.05/756.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.31

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