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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.01, 1,126.19 and 426.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.01, 1,126.19 and 426.39 is: 638.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.01 : 1,126.19 = 426.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.01/1,126.19 = 426.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.01x = 1,126.19 × 426.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.01x = 480,194.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,194.02/752.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.55

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