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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.61, 1,126.64 and 426.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.61, 1,126.64 and 426.29 is: 638.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.61 : 1,126.64 = 426.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.61/1,126.64 = 426.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.61x = 1,126.64 × 426.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.61x = 480,270.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,270.80/751.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.99

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