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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.77, 1,043.65 and 476.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.77, 1,043.65 and 476.93 is: 657.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.77 : 1,043.65 = 476.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.77/1,043.65 = 476.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.77x = 1,043.65 × 476.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.77x = 497,745.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,745.61/756.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.72

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