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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.56, 1,048.24 and 423.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.56, 1,048.24 and 423.48 is: 584.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.56 : 1,048.24 = 423.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.56/1,048.24 = 423.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.56x = 1,048.24 × 423.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.56x = 443,908.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,908.68/759.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.43

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