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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.06, 1,129.59 and 478.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.06, 1,129.59 and 478.28 is: 717.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.06 : 1,129.59 = 478.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.06/1,129.59 = 478.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.06x = 1,129.59 × 478.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.06x = 540,254.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,254.66/753.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.41

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