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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.78, 1,128.36 and 478.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.78, 1,128.36 and 478.36 is: 717.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.78 : 1,128.36 = 478.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.78/1,128.36 = 478.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.78x = 1,128.36 × 478.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.78x = 539,762.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,762.29/751.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.98

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