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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.72, 1,044.36 and 425.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.72, 1,044.36 and 425.28 is: 586.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.72 : 1,044.36 = 425.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.72/1,044.36 = 425.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.72x = 1,044.36 × 425.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.72x = 444,145.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,145.42/756.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.93

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