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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.82, 1,129.92 and 476.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.82, 1,129.92 and 476.04 is: 714.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.82 : 1,129.92 = 476.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.82/1,129.92 = 476.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.82x = 1,129.92 × 476.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.82x = 537,887.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,887.12/752.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.50

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