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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.52, 1,043.88 and 424.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.52, 1,043.88 and 424.96 is: 586.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.52 : 1,043.88 = 424.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.52/1,043.88 = 424.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.52x = 1,043.88 × 424.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.52x = 443,607.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,607.24/756.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.38

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