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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.71, 1,044.18 and 425.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.71, 1,044.18 and 425.25 is: 586.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.71 : 1,044.18 = 425.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.71/1,044.18 = 425.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.71x = 1,044.18 × 425.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.71x = 444,037.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,037.55/756.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.80

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