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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.88, 1,046.25 and 478.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.88, 1,046.25 and 478.26 is: 660.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.88 : 1,046.25 = 478.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.88/1,046.25 = 478.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.88x = 1,046.25 × 478.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.88x = 500,379.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,379.53/757.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.24

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