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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.26, 1,124.10 and 476.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.26, 1,124.10 and 476.06 is: 712.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.26 : 1,124.10 = 476.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.26/1,124.10 = 476.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.26x = 1,124.10 × 476.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.26x = 535,139.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,139.05/751.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.32

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