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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.37, 1,042.36 and 475.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.37, 1,042.36 and 475.51 is: 656.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.37 : 1,042.36 = 475.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.37/1,042.36 = 475.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.37x = 1,042.36 × 475.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.37x = 495,652.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,652.60/755.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.17

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