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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.88, 1,044.50 and 425.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.88, 1,044.50 and 425.30 is: 586.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.88 : 1,044.50 = 425.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.88/1,044.50 = 425.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.88x = 1,044.50 × 425.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.88x = 444,218.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,218.50/756.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.91

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