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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.76, 1,132.52 and 479.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.76, 1,132.52 and 479.96 is: 721.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.76 : 1,132.52 = 479.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.76/1,132.52 = 479.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.76x = 1,132.52 × 479.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.76x = 543,564.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,564.30/753.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.14

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