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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.10, 1,042.03 and 475.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.10, 1,042.03 and 475.52 is: 656.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.10 : 1,042.03 = 475.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.10/1,042.03 = 475.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.10x = 1,042.03 × 475.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.10x = 495,502.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,502.08/755.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.21

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