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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.59, 1,127.43 and 477.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.59, 1,127.43 and 477.36 is: 716.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.59 : 1,127.43 = 477.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.59/1,127.43 = 477.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.59x = 1,127.43 × 477.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.59x = 538,189.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,189.98/751.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.07

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