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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.73, 1,042.88 and 475.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.73, 1,042.88 and 475.88 is: 656.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.73 : 1,042.88 = 475.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.73/1,042.88 = 475.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.73x = 1,042.88 × 475.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.73x = 496,278.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,278.14/755.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.69

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