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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.98, 1,127.96 and 422.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.98, 1,127.96 and 422.92 is: 634.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.98 : 1,127.96 = 422.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.98/1,127.96 = 422.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.98x = 1,127.96 × 422.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.98x = 477,036.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,036.84/751.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.37

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