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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.67, 1,135.33 and 427.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.67, 1,135.33 and 427.66 is: 641.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.67 : 1,135.33 = 427.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.67/1,135.33 = 427.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.67x = 1,135.33 × 427.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.67x = 485,529.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,529.55/756.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.67

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