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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.54, 1,126 and 476.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.54, 1,126 and 476.24 is: 714.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.54 : 1,126 = 476.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.54/1,126 = 476.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.54x = 1,126 × 476.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.54x = 536,246.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,246.24/750.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.48

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