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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.19, 1,044.84 and 425.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.19, 1,044.84 and 425.65 is: 587.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.19 : 1,044.84 = 425.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.19/1,044.84 = 425.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.19x = 1,044.84 × 425.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.19x = 444,737.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,737.45/757.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.35

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