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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.24, 1,045 and 425.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.24, 1,045 and 425.74 is: 587.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.24 : 1,045 = 425.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.24/1,045 = 425.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.24x = 1,045 × 425.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.24x = 444,898.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,898.30/757.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.53

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