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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.68, 1,044.16 and 425.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.68, 1,044.16 and 425.05 is: 586.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.68 : 1,044.16 = 425.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.68/1,044.16 = 425.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.68x = 1,044.16 × 425.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.68x = 443,822.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,822.41/756.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.54

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