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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.75, 1,043.30 and 476.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.75, 1,043.30 and 476.12 is: 657.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.75 : 1,043.30 = 476.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.75/1,043.30 = 476.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.75x = 1,043.30 × 476.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.75x = 496,736.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,736.00/755.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.28

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