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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.96, 1,131.51 and 426.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.96, 1,131.51 and 426.02 is: 637.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.96 : 1,131.51 = 426.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.96/1,131.51 = 426.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.96x = 1,131.51 × 426.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.96x = 482,045.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,045.89/755.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.66

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