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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.99, 1,126.37 and 476.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.99, 1,126.37 and 476.15 is: 715.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.99 : 1,126.37 = 476.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.99/1,126.37 = 476.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.99x = 1,126.37 × 476.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.99x = 536,316.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,316.63/749.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.10

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