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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.51, 1,129.22 and 424.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.51, 1,129.22 and 424.14 is: 636.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.51 : 1,129.22 = 424.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.51/1,129.22 = 424.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.51x = 1,129.22 × 424.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.51x = 478,945.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,945.25/752.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.47

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