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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.46, 1,041.40 and 475.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.46, 1,041.40 and 475.16 is: 655.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.46 : 1,041.40 = 475.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.46/1,041.40 = 475.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.46x = 1,041.40 × 475.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.46x = 494,828.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,828.91/754.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.88

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