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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.25, 1,130.22 and 479.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.25, 1,130.22 and 479.50 is: 718.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.25 : 1,130.22 = 479.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.25/1,130.22 = 479.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.25x = 1,130.22 × 479.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.25x = 541,940.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,940.49/754.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.52

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