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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.76, 1,125.80 and 426.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.76, 1,125.80 and 426.14 is: 638.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.76 : 1,125.80 = 426.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.76/1,125.80 = 426.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.76x = 1,125.80 × 426.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.76x = 479,748.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,748.41/751.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.17

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