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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.41, 1,136.77 and 425.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.41, 1,136.77 and 425.39 is: 636.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.41 : 1,136.77 = 425.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.41/1,136.77 = 425.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.41x = 1,136.77 × 425.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.41x = 483,570.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,570.59/759.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.77

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