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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.76, 1,044.30 and 425.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.76, 1,044.30 and 425.23 is: 586.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.76 : 1,044.30 = 425.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.76/1,044.30 = 425.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.76x = 1,044.30 × 425.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.76x = 444,067.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,067.69/756.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.80

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