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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.22, 1,127.55 and 426.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.22, 1,127.55 and 426.86 is: 640.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.22 : 1,127.55 = 426.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.22/1,127.55 = 426.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.22x = 1,127.55 × 426.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.22x = 481,305.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,305.99/751.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.70

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