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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.56, 1,043.07 and 472.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.56, 1,043.07 and 472.07 is: 651.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.56 : 1,043.07 = 472.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.56/1,043.07 = 472.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.56x = 1,043.07 × 472.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.56x = 492,402.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,402.05/755.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.70

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