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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.55, 1,045.02 and 477.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.55, 1,045.02 and 477.26 is: 658.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.55 : 1,045.02 = 477.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.55/1,045.02 = 477.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.55x = 1,045.02 × 477.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.55x = 498,741.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,741.02/757.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.36

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