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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.53, 1,041.62 and 474.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.53, 1,041.62 and 474.90 is: 655.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.53 : 1,041.62 = 474.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.53/1,041.62 = 474.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.53x = 1,041.62 × 474.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.53x = 494,662.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,662.96/754.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.59

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