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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.38, 1,043.85 and 476.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.38, 1,043.85 and 476.84 is: 658.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.38 : 1,043.85 = 476.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.38/1,043.85 = 476.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.38x = 1,043.85 × 476.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.38x = 497,753.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,753.83/756.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.08

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