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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.55, 1,040.88 and 474.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.55, 1,040.88 and 474.26 is: 654.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.55 : 1,040.88 = 474.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.55/1,040.88 = 474.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.55x = 1,040.88 × 474.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.55x = 493,644.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,644.32/754.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.22

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