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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.44, 1,040.94 and 474.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.44, 1,040.94 and 474.72 is: 655.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.44 : 1,040.94 = 474.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.44/1,040.94 = 474.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.44x = 1,040.94 × 474.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.44x = 494,155.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,155.04/754.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.00

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