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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.89, 1,044.48 and 425.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.89, 1,044.48 and 425.33 is: 586.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.89 : 1,044.48 = 425.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.89/1,044.48 = 425.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.89x = 1,044.48 × 425.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.89x = 444,243.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,243.46/756.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.94

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