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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.01, 1,044.68 and 425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.01, 1,044.68 and 425.44 is: 587.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.01 : 1,044.68 = 425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.01/1,044.68 = 425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.01x = 1,044.68 × 425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.01x = 444,448.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,448.66/757.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.11

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