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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.71, 1,044.31 and 425.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.71, 1,044.31 and 425.17 is: 586.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.71 : 1,044.31 = 425.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.71/1,044.31 = 425.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.71x = 1,044.31 × 425.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.71x = 444,004.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,004.45/756.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.76

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