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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.05, 1,045.19 and 477.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.05, 1,045.19 and 477.53 is: 659.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.05 : 1,045.19 = 477.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.05/1,045.19 = 477.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.05x = 1,045.19 × 477.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.05x = 499,106.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,106.78/757.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.28

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