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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.97, 1,133.49 and 426.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.97, 1,133.49 and 426.76 is: 639.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.97 : 1,133.49 = 426.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.97/1,133.49 = 426.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.97x = 1,133.49 × 426.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.97x = 483,726.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,726.96/755.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.88

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