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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.37, 1,040.18 and 474.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.37, 1,040.18 and 474.26 is: 653.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.37 : 1,040.18 = 474.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.37/1,040.18 = 474.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.37x = 1,040.18 × 474.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.37x = 493,319.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,319.55/754.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.95

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