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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.93, 1,131.22 and 479.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.93, 1,131.22 and 479.55 is: 720.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.93 : 1,131.22 = 479.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.93/1,131.22 = 479.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.93x = 1,131.22 × 479.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.93x = 542,478.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,478.70/752.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.49

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