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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.45, 1,126.08 and 476.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.45, 1,126.08 and 476.67 is: 715.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.45 : 1,126.08 = 476.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.45/1,126.08 = 476.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.45x = 1,126.08 × 476.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.45x = 536,768.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,768.55/750.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.26

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