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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.56, 1,126.64 and 426.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.56, 1,126.64 and 426.56 is: 640.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.56 : 1,126.64 = 426.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.56/1,126.64 = 426.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.56x = 1,126.64 × 426.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.56x = 480,579.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,579.56/750.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.29

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