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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750, 1,123.92 and 424.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750, 1,123.92 and 424.92 is: 636.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750 : 1,123.92 = 424.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750/1,123.92 = 424.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750x = 1,123.92 × 424.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750x = 477,576.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,576.09/750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.77

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