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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.92, 1,126.89 and 477.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.92, 1,126.89 and 477.54 is: 715.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.92 : 1,126.89 = 477.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.92/1,126.89 = 477.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.92x = 1,126.89 × 477.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.92x = 538,135.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,135.05/751.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.68

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