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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.84, 1,130.46 and 479.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.84, 1,130.46 and 479.56 is: 719.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.84 : 1,130.46 = 479.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.84/1,130.46 = 479.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.84x = 1,130.46 × 479.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.84x = 542,123.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,123.40/753.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.15

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