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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.53, 1,043 and 475.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.53, 1,043 and 475.90 is: 656.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.53 : 1,043 = 475.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.53/1,043 = 475.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.53x = 1,043 × 475.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.53x = 496,363.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,363.70/755.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.97

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