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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.88, 1,126.65 and 477.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.88, 1,126.65 and 477.14 is: 714.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.88 : 1,126.65 = 477.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.88/1,126.65 = 477.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.88x = 1,126.65 × 477.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.88x = 537,564.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,564.15/751.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.96

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