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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.39, 1,130.18 and 479.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.39, 1,130.18 and 479.66 is: 719.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.39 : 1,130.18 = 479.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.39/1,130.18 = 479.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.39x = 1,130.18 × 479.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.39x = 542,094.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,094.09/753.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.54

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