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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.67, 1,129.37 and 423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.67, 1,129.37 and 423.96 is: 636.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.67 : 1,129.37 = 423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.67/1,129.37 = 423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.67x = 1,129.37 × 423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.67x = 478,805.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,805.72/752.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.15

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