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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.84, 1,125.48 and 476.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.84, 1,125.48 and 476.40 is: 714.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.84 : 1,125.48 = 476.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.84/1,125.48 = 476.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.84x = 1,125.48 × 476.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.84x = 536,178.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,178.67/750.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.11

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