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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.75, 1,123.35 and 475.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.75, 1,123.35 and 475.55 is: 711.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.75 : 1,123.35 = 475.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.75/1,123.35 = 475.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.75x = 1,123.35 × 475.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.75x = 534,209.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,209.09/750.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.57

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