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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.96, 1,041.54 and 475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.96, 1,041.54 and 475.08 is: 655.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.96 : 1,041.54 = 475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.96/1,041.54 = 475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.96x = 1,041.54 × 475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.96x = 494,814.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,814.82/754.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.42

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