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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.83, 1,042.10 and 475.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.83, 1,042.10 and 475.30 is: 656.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.83 : 1,042.10 = 475.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.83/1,042.10 = 475.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.83x = 1,042.10 × 475.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.83x = 495,310.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,310.13/754.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.19

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