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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.63, 1,125.82 and 477.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.63, 1,125.82 and 477.04 is: 714.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.63 : 1,125.82 = 477.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.63/1,125.82 = 477.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.63x = 1,125.82 × 477.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.63x = 537,061.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,061.17/751.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.53

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