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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.73, 1,128.60 and 479.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.73, 1,128.60 and 479.03 is: 719.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.73 : 1,128.60 = 479.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.73/1,128.60 = 479.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.73x = 1,128.60 × 479.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.73x = 540,627.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,627.62/751.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.18

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