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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.34, 1,133.60 and 426.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.34, 1,133.60 and 426.47 is: 639.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.34 : 1,133.60 = 426.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.34/1,133.60 = 426.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.34x = 1,133.60 × 426.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.34x = 483,438.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,438.59/756.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.18

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