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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.74, 1,044.02 and 476.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.74, 1,044.02 and 476.89 is: 657.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.74 : 1,044.02 = 476.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.74/1,044.02 = 476.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.74x = 1,044.02 × 476.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.74x = 497,881.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,881.28/756.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.93

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