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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.54, 1,043.14 and 476.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.54, 1,043.14 and 476.08 is: 657.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.54 : 1,043.14 = 476.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.54/1,043.14 = 476.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.54x = 1,043.14 × 476.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.54x = 496,618.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,618.09/755.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.30

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