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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.13, 1,125.07 and 476.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.13, 1,125.07 and 476.54 is: 713.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.13 : 1,125.07 = 476.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.13/1,125.07 = 476.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.13x = 1,125.07 × 476.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.13x = 536,140.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,140.86/751.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.78

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