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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.60, 1,044.09 and 425.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.60, 1,044.09 and 425.01 is: 586.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.60 : 1,044.09 = 425.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.60/1,044.09 = 425.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.60x = 1,044.09 × 425.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.60x = 443,748.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,748.69/756.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.50

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