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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.40, 1,126.98 and 427.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.40, 1,126.98 and 427.32 is: 640.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.40 : 1,126.98 = 427.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.40/1,126.98 = 427.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.40x = 1,126.98 × 427.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.40x = 481,581.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,581.09/752.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.06

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