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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.45, 1,044.01 and 424.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.45, 1,044.01 and 424.91 is: 586.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.45 : 1,044.01 = 424.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.45/1,044.01 = 424.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.45x = 1,044.01 × 424.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.45x = 443,605.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,605.60/756.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.43

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