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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.52, 1,123.32 and 476.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.52, 1,123.32 and 476.80 is: 713.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.52 : 1,123.32 = 476.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.52/1,123.32 = 476.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.52x = 1,123.32 × 476.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.52x = 535,598.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,598.98/750.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.64

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