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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.82, 1,040.09 and 474.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.82, 1,040.09 and 474.11 is: 654.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.82 : 1,040.09 = 474.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.82/1,040.09 = 474.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.82x = 1,040.09 × 474.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.82x = 493,113.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,113.05/753.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.15

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