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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.35, 1,124.77 and 425.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.35, 1,124.77 and 425.04 is: 637.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.35 : 1,124.77 = 425.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.35/1,124.77 = 425.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.35x = 1,124.77 × 425.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.35x = 478,072.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,072.24/750.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.13

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