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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.96, 1,042.32 and 475.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.96, 1,042.32 and 475.58 is: 656.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.96 : 1,042.32 = 475.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.96/1,042.32 = 475.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.96x = 1,042.32 × 475.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.96x = 495,706.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,706.55/754.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.60

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