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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.22, 1,045.19 and 473.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.22, 1,045.19 and 473.79 is: 653.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.22 : 1,045.19 = 473.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.22/1,045.19 = 473.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.22x = 1,045.19 × 473.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.22x = 495,201.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,201.75/757.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.97

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