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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.68, 1,045.24 and 478.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.68, 1,045.24 and 478.16 is: 659.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.68 : 1,045.24 = 478.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.68/1,045.24 = 478.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.68x = 1,045.24 × 478.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.68x = 499,791.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,791.96/757.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.63

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