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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.73, 1,046.01 and 478.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.73, 1,046.01 and 478.10 is: 659.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.73 : 1,046.01 = 478.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.73/1,046.01 = 478.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.73x = 1,046.01 × 478.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.73x = 500,092.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,092.15/757.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.99

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