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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.40, 1,133.13 and 426.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.40, 1,133.13 and 426.30 is: 639.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.40 : 1,133.13 = 426.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.40/1,133.13 = 426.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.40x = 1,133.13 × 426.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.40x = 483,053.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,053.32/755.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.47

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