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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.60, 1,044.05 and 425.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.60, 1,044.05 and 425.07 is: 586.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.60 : 1,044.05 = 425.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.60/1,044.05 = 425.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.60x = 1,044.05 × 425.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.60x = 443,792.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,792.21/756.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.56

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