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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.98, 1,126.48 and 477.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.98, 1,126.48 and 477.16 is: 715.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.98 : 1,126.48 = 477.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.98/1,126.48 = 477.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.98x = 1,126.48 × 477.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.98x = 537,511.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,511.20/750.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.75

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