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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.06, 1,039.06 and 473.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.06, 1,039.06 and 473.36 is: 653.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.06 : 1,039.06 = 473.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.06/1,039.06 = 473.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.06x = 1,039.06 × 473.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.06x = 491,844.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,844.84/753.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.13

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