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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.45, 1,127.51 and 477.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.45, 1,127.51 and 477.47 is: 716.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.45 : 1,127.51 = 477.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.45/1,127.51 = 477.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.45x = 1,127.51 × 477.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.45x = 538,344.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,344.17/751.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.41

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