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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.29, 1,041.57 and 475.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.29, 1,041.57 and 475.02 is: 655.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.29 : 1,041.57 = 475.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.29/1,041.57 = 475.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.29x = 1,041.57 × 475.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.29x = 494,766.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,766.58/754.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.94

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