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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.99, 1,132.27 and 426

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.99, 1,132.27 and 426 is: 638.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.99 : 1,132.27 = 426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.99/1,132.27 = 426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.99x = 1,132.27 × 426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.99x = 482,347.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,347.02/754.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.88

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