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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.06, 1,125.89 and 426.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.06, 1,125.89 and 426.06 is: 639.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.06 : 1,125.89 = 426.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.06/1,125.89 = 426.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.06x = 1,125.89 × 426.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.06x = 479,696.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,696.69/750.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.54

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