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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.07, 1,128.09 and 427.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.07, 1,128.09 and 427.46 is: 641.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.07 : 1,128.09 = 427.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.07/1,128.09 = 427.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.07x = 1,128.09 × 427.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.07x = 482,207.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,207.71/752.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.17

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