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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.77, 1,128.06 and 476.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.77, 1,128.06 and 476.00 is: 712.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.77 : 1,128.06 = 476.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.77/1,128.06 = 476.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.77x = 1,128.06 × 476.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.77x = 536,955.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,955.15/753.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.36

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