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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.71, 1,044.25 and 420.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.71, 1,044.25 and 420.60 is: 580.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.71 : 1,044.25 = 420.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.71/1,044.25 = 420.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.71x = 1,044.25 × 420.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.71x = 439,211.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,211.55/756.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.42

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