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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.04, 1,123.32 and 424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.04, 1,123.32 and 424.60 is: 635.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.04 : 1,123.32 = 424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.04/1,123.32 = 424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.04x = 1,123.32 × 424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.04x = 476,961.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,961.67/750.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.91

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