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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.04, 1,126.20 and 426.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.04, 1,126.20 and 426.32 is: 639.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.04 : 1,126.20 = 426.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.04/1,126.20 = 426.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.04x = 1,126.20 × 426.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.04x = 480,121.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,121.58/751.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.28

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