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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.14, 1,127.40 and 426.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.14, 1,127.40 and 426.93 is: 639.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.14 : 1,127.40 = 426.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.14/1,127.40 = 426.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.14x = 1,127.40 × 426.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.14x = 481,320.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,320.88/752.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.94

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