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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.64, 1,126.26 and 477.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.64, 1,126.26 and 477.08 is: 714.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.64 : 1,126.26 = 477.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.64/1,126.26 = 477.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.64x = 1,126.26 × 477.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.64x = 537,316.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,316.12/751.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.86

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