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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.72, 1,127.62 and 427.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.72, 1,127.62 and 427.72 is: 641.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.72 : 1,127.62 = 427.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.72/1,127.62 = 427.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.72x = 1,127.62 × 427.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.72x = 482,305.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,305.63/751.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.60

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