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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.39, 1,043.43 and 476.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.39, 1,043.43 and 476.10 is: 656.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.39 : 1,043.43 = 476.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.39/1,043.43 = 476.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.39x = 1,043.43 × 476.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.39x = 496,777.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,777.02/756.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.77

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