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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.73, 1,047.02 and 478.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.73, 1,047.02 and 478.88 is: 660.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.73 : 1,047.02 = 478.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.73/1,047.02 = 478.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.73x = 1,047.02 × 478.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.73x = 501,389.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,389.31/758.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.83

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