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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.96, 1,128.34 and 478.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.96, 1,128.34 and 478.18 is: 717.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.96 : 1,128.34 = 478.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.96/1,128.34 = 478.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.96x = 1,128.34 × 478.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.96x = 539,549.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,549.62/751.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.52

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