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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.38, 1,040.05 and 473.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.38, 1,040.05 and 473.77 is: 654.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.38 : 1,040.05 = 473.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.38/1,040.05 = 473.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.38x = 1,040.05 × 473.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.38x = 492,744.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,744.49/753.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.05

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