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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.40, 1,042.11 and 475.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.40, 1,042.11 and 475.44 is: 655.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.40 : 1,042.11 = 475.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.40/1,042.11 = 475.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.40x = 1,042.11 × 475.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.40x = 495,460.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,460.78/755.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.89

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