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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.49, 1,129.56 and 478.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.49, 1,129.56 and 478.81 is: 717.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.49 : 1,129.56 = 478.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.49/1,129.56 = 478.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.49x = 1,129.56 × 478.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.49x = 540,844.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,844.62/753.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.79

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