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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.83, 1,123.97 and 476.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.83, 1,123.97 and 476.55 is: 713.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.83 : 1,123.97 = 476.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.83/1,123.97 = 476.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.83x = 1,123.97 × 476.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.83x = 535,625.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,625.52/750.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.38

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