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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755, 1,041.62 and 474.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755, 1,041.62 and 474.76 is: 654.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755 : 1,041.62 = 474.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755/1,041.62 = 474.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755x = 1,041.62 × 474.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755x = 494,519.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,519.51/755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.99

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