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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.32, 1,127.76 and 477.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.32, 1,127.76 and 477.73 is: 716.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.32 : 1,127.76 = 477.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.32/1,127.76 = 477.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.32x = 1,127.76 × 477.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.32x = 538,764.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,764.78/752.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.14

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