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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.98, 1,044.63 and 425.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.98, 1,044.63 and 425.41 is: 587.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.98 : 1,044.63 = 425.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.98/1,044.63 = 425.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.98x = 1,044.63 × 425.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.98x = 444,396.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,396.05/756.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.06

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