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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.03, 1,041.82 and 474.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.03, 1,041.82 and 474.78 is: 655.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.03 : 1,041.82 = 474.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.03/1,041.82 = 474.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.03x = 1,041.82 × 474.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.03x = 494,628.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,628.24/755.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.11

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