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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.07, 1,124.38 and 475.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.07, 1,124.38 and 475.48 is: 712.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.07 : 1,124.38 = 475.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.07/1,124.38 = 475.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.07x = 1,124.38 × 475.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.07x = 534,620.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,620.20/750.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.76

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