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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.58, 1,044.08 and 425.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.58, 1,044.08 and 425.04 is: 586.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.58 : 1,044.08 = 425.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.58/1,044.08 = 425.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.58x = 1,044.08 × 425.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.58x = 443,775.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,775.76/756.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.55

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