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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.70, 1,041.62 and 475.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.70, 1,041.62 and 475.18 is: 655.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.70 : 1,041.62 = 475.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.70/1,041.62 = 475.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.70x = 1,041.62 × 475.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.70x = 494,956.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,956.99/754.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.83

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