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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.49, 1,130.03 and 424.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.49, 1,130.03 and 424.50 is: 636.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.49 : 1,130.03 = 424.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.49/1,130.03 = 424.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.49x = 1,130.03 × 424.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.49x = 479,697.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,697.74/753.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.63

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