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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.72, 1,041.32 and 475.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.72, 1,041.32 and 475.34 is: 655.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.72 : 1,041.32 = 475.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.72/1,041.32 = 475.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.72x = 1,041.32 × 475.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.72x = 494,973.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,973.47/754.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.84

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