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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.16, 1,041.78 and 475.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.16, 1,041.78 and 475.56 is: 656.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.16 : 1,041.78 = 475.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.16/1,041.78 = 475.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.16x = 1,041.78 × 475.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.16x = 495,428.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,428.90/755.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.06

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