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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.72, 1,044.35 and 425.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.72, 1,044.35 and 425.18 is: 586.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.72 : 1,044.35 = 425.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.72/1,044.35 = 425.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.72x = 1,044.35 × 425.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.72x = 444,029.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,029.39/756.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.78

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