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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.47, 1,127.61 and 422.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.47, 1,127.61 and 422.22 is: 633.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.47 : 1,127.61 = 422.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.47/1,127.61 = 422.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.47x = 1,127.61 × 422.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.47x = 476,099.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,099.49/751.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.56

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