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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.40, 1,123.52 and 424.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.40, 1,123.52 and 424.56 is: 635.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.40 : 1,123.52 = 424.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.40/1,123.52 = 424.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.40x = 1,123.52 × 424.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.40x = 477,001.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,001.65/750.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.66

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