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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.64, 1,127.51 and 426.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.64, 1,127.51 and 426.38 is: 639.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.64 : 1,127.51 = 426.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.64/1,127.51 = 426.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.64x = 1,127.51 × 426.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.64x = 480,745.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,745.58/751.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.60

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