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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.85, 1,039.55 and 473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.85, 1,039.55 and 473.40 is: 653.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.85 : 1,039.55 = 473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.85/1,039.55 = 473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.85x = 1,039.55 × 473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.85x = 492,120.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,120.60/752.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.68

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