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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.74, 1,126.18 and 421.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.74, 1,126.18 and 421.78 is: 632.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.74 : 1,126.18 = 421.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.74/1,126.18 = 421.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.74x = 1,126.18 × 421.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.74x = 475,000.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,000.20/750.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.71

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