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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.32, 1,042.78 and 475.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.32, 1,042.78 and 475.80 is: 656.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.32 : 1,042.78 = 475.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.32/1,042.78 = 475.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.32x = 1,042.78 × 475.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.32x = 496,154.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,154.72/755.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.88

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