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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.10, 1,039.77 and 473.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.10, 1,039.77 and 473.72 is: 654.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.10 : 1,039.77 = 473.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.10/1,039.77 = 473.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.10x = 1,039.77 × 473.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.10x = 492,554.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,554.65/753.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.04

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