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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.51, 1,043.51 and 476.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.51, 1,043.51 and 476.26 is: 656.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.51 : 1,043.51 = 476.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.51/1,043.51 = 476.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.51x = 1,043.51 × 476.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.51x = 496,977.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,977.08/756.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.93

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