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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.13, 1,136.84 and 479.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.13, 1,136.84 and 479.96 is: 719.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.13 : 1,136.84 = 479.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.13/1,136.84 = 479.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.13x = 1,136.84 × 479.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.13x = 545,633.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,633.91/758.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.71

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