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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.96, 1,132.68 and 478.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.96, 1,132.68 and 478.32 is: 715.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.96 : 1,132.68 = 478.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.96/1,132.68 = 478.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.96x = 1,132.68 × 478.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.96x = 541,783.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,783.50/756.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.74

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