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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.63, 1,041.27 and 474.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.63, 1,041.27 and 474.67 is: 654.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.63 : 1,041.27 = 474.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.63/1,041.27 = 474.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.63x = 1,041.27 × 474.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.63x = 494,259.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,259.63/754.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.97

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