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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.99, 1,039.95 and 474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.99, 1,039.95 and 474 is: 653.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.99 : 1,039.95 = 474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.99/1,039.95 = 474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.99x = 1,039.95 × 474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.99x = 492,936.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,936.30/753.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.77

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