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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.04, 1,126.40 and 476.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.04, 1,126.40 and 476.76 is: 715.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.04 : 1,126.40 = 476.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.04/1,126.40 = 476.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.04x = 1,126.40 × 476.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.04x = 537,022.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,022.46/751.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.04

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