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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.02, 1,044.71 and 425.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.02, 1,044.71 and 425.47 is: 587.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.02 : 1,044.71 = 425.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.02/1,044.71 = 425.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.02x = 1,044.71 × 425.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.02x = 444,492.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,492.76/757.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.16

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