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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.05, 1,042.95 and 475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.05, 1,042.95 and 475.76 is: 656.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.05 : 1,042.95 = 475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.05/1,042.95 = 475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.05x = 1,042.95 × 475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.05x = 496,188.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,188.68/756.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.30

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