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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.73, 1,128.30 and 479.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.73, 1,128.30 and 479.00 is: 717.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.73 : 1,128.30 = 479.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.73/1,128.30 = 479.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.73x = 1,128.30 × 479.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.73x = 540,450.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,450.06/752.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.99

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