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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.92, 1,044.50 and 425.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.92, 1,044.50 and 425.38 is: 587.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.92 : 1,044.50 = 425.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.92/1,044.50 = 425.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.92x = 1,044.50 × 425.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.92x = 444,309.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,309.41/756.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.00

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