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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.57, 1,127.35 and 426.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.57, 1,127.35 and 426.25 is: 639.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.57 : 1,127.35 = 426.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.57/1,127.35 = 426.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.57x = 1,127.35 × 426.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.57x = 480,532.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,532.94/751.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.37

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