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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.59, 1,127.44 and 426.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.59, 1,127.44 and 426.97 is: 639.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.59 : 1,127.44 = 426.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.59/1,127.44 = 426.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.59x = 1,127.44 × 426.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.59x = 481,383.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,383.06/752.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.64

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