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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.20, 1,040.09 and 474.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.20, 1,040.09 and 474.35 is: 654.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.20 : 1,040.09 = 474.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.20/1,040.09 = 474.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.20x = 1,040.09 × 474.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.20x = 493,359.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,359.12/754.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.15

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