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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.11, 1,125.15 and 426.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.11, 1,125.15 and 426.10 is: 638.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.11 : 1,125.15 = 426.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.11/1,125.15 = 426.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.11x = 1,125.15 × 426.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.11x = 479,426.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,426.42/751.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.29

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