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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.97, 1,044.33 and 477.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.97, 1,044.33 and 477.01 is: 658.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.97 : 1,044.33 = 477.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.97/1,044.33 = 477.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.97x = 1,044.33 × 477.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.97x = 498,155.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,155.85/756.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.09

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