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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.79, 1,133.16 and 477.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.79, 1,133.16 and 477.23 is: 716.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.79 : 1,133.16 = 477.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.79/1,133.16 = 477.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.79x = 1,133.16 × 477.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.79x = 540,772.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,772.28/754.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.46

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