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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.47, 1,042.28 and 475.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.47, 1,042.28 and 475.73 is: 656.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.47 : 1,042.28 = 475.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.47/1,042.28 = 475.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.47x = 1,042.28 × 475.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.47x = 495,842.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,842.45/755.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.34

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