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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.76, 1,126.87 and 477.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.76, 1,126.87 and 477.04 is: 716.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.76 : 1,126.87 = 477.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.76/1,126.87 = 477.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.76x = 1,126.87 × 477.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.76x = 537,563.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,563.52/750.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.03

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