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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.95, 1,125.80 and 477.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.95, 1,125.80 and 477.36 is: 714.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.95 : 1,125.80 = 477.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.95/1,125.80 = 477.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.95x = 1,125.80 × 477.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.95x = 537,411.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,411.29/751.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.69

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