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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.32, 1,132.17 and 477.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.32, 1,132.17 and 477.54 is: 716.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.32 : 1,132.17 = 477.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.32/1,132.17 = 477.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.32x = 1,132.17 × 477.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.32x = 540,656.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,656.46/754.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.75

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