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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.69, 1,039.77 and 473.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.69, 1,039.77 and 473.73 is: 653.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.69 : 1,039.77 = 473.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.69/1,039.77 = 473.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.69x = 1,039.77 × 473.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.69x = 492,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,570.24/753.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.54

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