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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.98, 1,045.32 and 477.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.98, 1,045.32 and 477.90 is: 659.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.98 : 1,045.32 = 477.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.98/1,045.32 = 477.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.98x = 1,045.32 × 477.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.98x = 499,558.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,558.43/757.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.07

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