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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.58, 1,042.38 and 475.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.58, 1,042.38 and 475.64 is: 656.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.58 : 1,042.38 = 475.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.58/1,042.38 = 475.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.58x = 1,042.38 × 475.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.58x = 495,792.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,792.41/755.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.17

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