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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.02, 1,127.34 and 426.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.02, 1,127.34 and 426.48 is: 640.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.02 : 1,127.34 = 426.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.02/1,127.34 = 426.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.02x = 1,127.34 × 426.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.02x = 480,787.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,787.96/751.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.18

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