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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.35, 1,126.13 and 425.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.35, 1,126.13 and 425.94 is: 639.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.35 : 1,126.13 = 425.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.35/1,126.13 = 425.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.35x = 1,126.13 × 425.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.35x = 479,663.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,663.81/750.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.25

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