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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.02, 1,046.73 and 478.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.02, 1,046.73 and 478.75 is: 661.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.02 : 1,046.73 = 478.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.02/1,046.73 = 478.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.02x = 1,046.73 × 478.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.02x = 501,121.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,121.99/758.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.09

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