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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.34, 1,044.99 and 425.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.34, 1,044.99 and 425.78 is: 587.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.34 : 1,044.99 = 425.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.34/1,044.99 = 425.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.34x = 1,044.99 × 425.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.34x = 444,930.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,930.62/757.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.50

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