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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.85, 1,041.93 and 475.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.85, 1,041.93 and 475.62 is: 656.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.85 : 1,041.93 = 475.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.85/1,041.93 = 475.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.85x = 1,041.93 × 475.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.85x = 495,562.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,562.75/754.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.51

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