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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.24, 1,044.83 and 425.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.24, 1,044.83 and 425.54 is: 587.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.24 : 1,044.83 = 425.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.24/1,044.83 = 425.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.24x = 1,044.83 × 425.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.24x = 444,620.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,620.63/757.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.16

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