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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.70, 1,047.42 and 479.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.70, 1,047.42 and 479.34 is: 661.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.70 : 1,047.42 = 479.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.70/1,047.42 = 479.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.70x = 1,047.42 × 479.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.70x = 502,070.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,070.30/758.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.75

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