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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.74, 1,129.27 and 424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.74, 1,129.27 and 424 is: 636.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.74 : 1,129.27 = 424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.74/1,129.27 = 424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.74x = 1,129.27 × 424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.74x = 478,810.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,810.48/752.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.09

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