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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.03, 1,044.75 and 425.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.03, 1,044.75 and 425.47 is: 587.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.03 : 1,044.75 = 425.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.03/1,044.75 = 425.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.03x = 1,044.75 × 425.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.03x = 444,509.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,509.78/757.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.18

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