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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.08, 1,039.32 and 473.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.08, 1,039.32 and 473.54 is: 653.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.08 : 1,039.32 = 473.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.08/1,039.32 = 473.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.08x = 1,039.32 × 473.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.08x = 492,154.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,154.40/753.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.53

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