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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.96, 1,127.08 and 479.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.96, 1,127.08 and 479.36 is: 717.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.96 : 1,127.08 = 479.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.96/1,127.08 = 479.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.96x = 1,127.08 × 479.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.96x = 540,277.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,277.07/752.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.54

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