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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.82, 1,130.01 and 479.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.82, 1,130.01 and 479.23 is: 718.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.82 : 1,130.01 = 479.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.82/1,130.01 = 479.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.82x = 1,130.01 × 479.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.82x = 541,534.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,534.69/753.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.39

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