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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.22, 1,124.30 and 476.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.22, 1,124.30 and 476.50 is: 714.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.22 : 1,124.30 = 476.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.22/1,124.30 = 476.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.22x = 1,124.30 × 476.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.22x = 535,723.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,723.76/750.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.09

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