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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.93, 1,044.58 and 425.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.93, 1,044.58 and 425.39 is: 587.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.93 : 1,044.58 = 425.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.93/1,044.58 = 425.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.93x = 1,044.58 × 425.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.93x = 444,349.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,349.73/756.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.04

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