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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.36, 1,039.68 and 473.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.36, 1,039.68 and 473.48 is: 653.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.36 : 1,039.68 = 473.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.36/1,039.68 = 473.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.36x = 1,039.68 × 473.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.36x = 492,267.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,267.69/753.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.43

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