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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.90, 1,043.10 and 476.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.90, 1,043.10 and 476.18 is: 657.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.90 : 1,043.10 = 476.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.90/1,043.10 = 476.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.90x = 1,043.10 × 476.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.90x = 496,703.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,703.36/755.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.10

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