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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.58, 1,131.10 and 425.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.58, 1,131.10 and 425.05 is: 637.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.58 : 1,131.10 = 425.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.58/1,131.10 = 425.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.58x = 1,131.10 × 425.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.58x = 480,770.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,770.16/754.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.13

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