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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.85, 1,127.02 and 426.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.85, 1,127.02 and 426.54 is: 639.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.85 : 1,127.02 = 426.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.85/1,127.02 = 426.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.85x = 1,127.02 × 426.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.85x = 480,719.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,719.11/751.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.38

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