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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.10, 1,123.29 and 424.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.10, 1,123.29 and 424.84 is: 636.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.10 : 1,123.29 = 424.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.10/1,123.29 = 424.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.10x = 1,123.29 × 424.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.10x = 477,218.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,218.52/750.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.21

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