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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.94, 1,041.63 and 475.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.94, 1,041.63 and 475.22 is: 655.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.94 : 1,041.63 = 475.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.94/1,041.63 = 475.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.94x = 1,041.63 × 475.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.94x = 495,003.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,003.41/754.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.69

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