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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.04, 1,043.44 and 476.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.04, 1,043.44 and 476.50 is: 657.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.04 : 1,043.44 = 476.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.04/1,043.44 = 476.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.04x = 1,043.44 × 476.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.04x = 497,199.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,199.16/756.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.64

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