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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.05, 1,128.11 and 422.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.05, 1,128.11 and 422.97 is: 634.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.05 : 1,128.11 = 422.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.05/1,128.11 = 422.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.05x = 1,128.11 × 422.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.05x = 477,156.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,156.69/752.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.47

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