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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.91, 1,043.01 and 476.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.91, 1,043.01 and 476.19 is: 657.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.91 : 1,043.01 = 476.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.91/1,043.01 = 476.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.91x = 1,043.01 × 476.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.91x = 496,670.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,670.93/755.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.05

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