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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.95, 1,039.55 and 473.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.95, 1,039.55 and 473.57 is: 653.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.95 : 1,039.55 = 473.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.95/1,039.55 = 473.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.95x = 1,039.55 × 473.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.95x = 492,299.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,299.69/752.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.83

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