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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.66, 1,044.14 and 425.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.66, 1,044.14 and 425.10 is: 586.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.66 : 1,044.14 = 425.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.66/1,044.14 = 425.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.66x = 1,044.14 × 425.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.66x = 443,863.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,863.91/756.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.61

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