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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.50, 1,045.05 and 477.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.50, 1,045.05 and 477.63 is: 658.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.50 : 1,045.05 = 477.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.50/1,045.05 = 477.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.50x = 1,045.05 × 477.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.50x = 499,147.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,147.23/757.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.94

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