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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.74, 1,040.30 and 474.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.74, 1,040.30 and 474.22 is: 654.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.74 : 1,040.30 = 474.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.74/1,040.30 = 474.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.74x = 1,040.30 × 474.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.74x = 493,331.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,331.07/753.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.51

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