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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.13, 1,130.04 and 479.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.13, 1,130.04 and 479.39 is: 718.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.13 : 1,130.04 = 479.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.13/1,130.04 = 479.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.13x = 1,130.04 × 479.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.13x = 541,724.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,724.23/754.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.34

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