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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.07, 1,050.32 and 425.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.07, 1,050.32 and 425.01 is: 586.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.07 : 1,050.32 = 425.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.07/1,050.32 = 425.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.07x = 1,050.32 × 425.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.07x = 446,394.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,394.38/761.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.54

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