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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.35, 1,045.15 and 425.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.35, 1,045.15 and 425.78 is: 587.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.35 : 1,045.15 = 425.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.35/1,045.15 = 425.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.35x = 1,045.15 × 425.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.35x = 445,003.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,003.97/757.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.58

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