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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.04, 1,044.66 and 425.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.04, 1,044.66 and 425.34 is: 586.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.04 : 1,044.66 = 425.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.04/1,044.66 = 425.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.04x = 1,044.66 × 425.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.04x = 444,335.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,335.68/757.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.94

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