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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.83, 1,132.05 and 425.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.83, 1,132.05 and 425.90 is: 638.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.83 : 1,132.05 = 425.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.83/1,132.05 = 425.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.83x = 1,132.05 × 425.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.83x = 482,142.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,142.93/754.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.74

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