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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.94, 1,043.56 and 476.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.94, 1,043.56 and 476.31 is: 657.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.94 : 1,043.56 = 476.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.94/1,043.56 = 476.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.94x = 1,043.56 × 476.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.94x = 497,058.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,058.06/755.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.54

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