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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.13, 1,123.57 and 475.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.13, 1,123.57 and 475.54 is: 712.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.13 : 1,123.57 = 475.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.13/1,123.57 = 475.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.13x = 1,123.57 × 475.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.13x = 534,302.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,302.48/750.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.28

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