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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.29, 1,130.91 and 475.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.29, 1,130.91 and 475.73 is: 714.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.29 : 1,130.91 = 475.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.29/1,130.91 = 475.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.29x = 1,130.91 × 475.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.29x = 538,002.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,002.16/753.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.21

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