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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.19, 1,040.72 and 474.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.19, 1,040.72 and 474.33 is: 654.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.19 : 1,040.72 = 474.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.19/1,040.72 = 474.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.19x = 1,040.72 × 474.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.19x = 493,642.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,642.35/754.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.54

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