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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.26, 1,044.98 and 425.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.26, 1,044.98 and 425.69 is: 587.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.26 : 1,044.98 = 425.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.26/1,044.98 = 425.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.26x = 1,044.98 × 425.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.26x = 444,830.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,830.18/757.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.42

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