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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.41, 1,045.08 and 477.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.41, 1,045.08 and 477.69 is: 659.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.41 : 1,045.08 = 477.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.41/1,045.08 = 477.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.41x = 1,045.08 × 477.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.41x = 499,224.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,224.27/757.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.12

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