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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.42, 1,037.62 and 472.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.42, 1,037.62 and 472.15 is: 651.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.42 : 1,037.62 = 472.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.42/1,037.62 = 472.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.42x = 1,037.62 × 472.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.42x = 489,912.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,912.28/751.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.98

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