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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.74, 1,045.40 and 477.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.74, 1,045.40 and 477.89 is: 659.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.74 : 1,045.40 = 477.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.74/1,045.40 = 477.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.74x = 1,045.40 × 477.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.74x = 499,586.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,586.21/757.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.31

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