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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.60, 1,124.70 and 476.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.60, 1,124.70 and 476.20 is: 713.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.60 : 1,124.70 = 476.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.60/1,124.70 = 476.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.60x = 1,124.70 × 476.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.60x = 535,582.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,582.14/750.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.54

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