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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.41, 1,128.33 and 427.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.41, 1,128.33 and 427.01 is: 641.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.41 : 1,128.33 = 427.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.41/1,128.33 = 427.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.41x = 1,128.33 × 427.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.41x = 481,802.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,802.55/751.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.20

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