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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.39, 1,128.67 and 428.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.39, 1,128.67 and 428.99 is: 642.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.39 : 1,128.67 = 428.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.39/1,128.67 = 428.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.39x = 1,128.67 × 428.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.39x = 484,181.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,181.43/753.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.67

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