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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.24, 1,130.31 and 424.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.24, 1,130.31 and 424.89 is: 637.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.24 : 1,130.31 = 424.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.24/1,130.31 = 424.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.24x = 1,130.31 × 424.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.24x = 480,257.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,257.42/753.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.59

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