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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.67, 1,133.53 and 426.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.67, 1,133.53 and 426.63 is: 639.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.67 : 1,133.53 = 426.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.67/1,133.53 = 426.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.67x = 1,133.53 × 426.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.67x = 483,596.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,596.84/755.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.96

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