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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.62, 1,041.90 and 475.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.62, 1,041.90 and 475.52 is: 655.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.62 : 1,041.90 = 475.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.62/1,041.90 = 475.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.62x = 1,041.90 × 475.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.62x = 495,444.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,444.29/755.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.68

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