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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.23, 1,126.08 and 425.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.23, 1,126.08 and 425.91 is: 638.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.23 : 1,126.08 = 425.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.23/1,126.08 = 425.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.23x = 1,126.08 × 425.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.23x = 479,608.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,608.73/751.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.43

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