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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.08, 1,123.92 and 475.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.08, 1,123.92 and 475.92 is: 712.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.08 : 1,123.92 = 475.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.08/1,123.92 = 475.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.08x = 1,123.92 × 475.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.08x = 534,896.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,896.01/751.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.17

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