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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.78, 1,040.82 and 474.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.78, 1,040.82 and 474.42 is: 655.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.78 : 1,040.82 = 474.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.78/1,040.82 = 474.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.78x = 1,040.82 × 474.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.78x = 493,785.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,785.82/753.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.08

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