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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.28, 1,041.96 and 475.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.28, 1,041.96 and 475.29 is: 655.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.28 : 1,041.96 = 475.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.28/1,041.96 = 475.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.28x = 1,041.96 × 475.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.28x = 495,233.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,233.17/755.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.69

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