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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.32, 1,123.88 and 425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.32, 1,123.88 and 425.52 is: 637.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.32 : 1,123.88 = 425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.32/1,123.88 = 425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.32x = 1,123.88 × 425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.32x = 478,233.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,233.42/750.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.37

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